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title: "UK SBS IT17308 The Provision and Implementation of Wi-Fi Technology for STFC"
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# UK SBS IT17308 The Provision and Implementation of Wi-Fi Technology for STFC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de504731-ea02-4964-a569-8f73452b46a1

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, is seeking to implement Wi-Fi technology under the title "UK SBS IT17308 The Provision and Implementation of Wi-Fi Technology for STFC." This project falls within the network equipment industry category and has a total value of £2,000,000. The contract period commenced on 16th February 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement process was conducted via a limited competitive quotation method, and the tender period closed on 22nd December 2017, with the award announced on 24th January 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network equipment and hardware installation services. Businesses that can offer innovative Wi-Fi solutions or have experience in technology implementations would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The successful supplier, Centiant Intl Limited, highlights the potential for other suppliers to explore similar contracts within the public sector, broadening their growth prospects in the technology services market.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision and implementation of Wi-Fi Technology for the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The requirement was competed on a MEAT basis via further competition under the CCS RM1045 Network Services - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c3791-360f-4d0d-b633-9eaac49fe751 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTIANT INTL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c3791-360f-4d0d-b633-9eaac49fe751

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c3791-360f-4d0d-b633-9eaac49fe751
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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