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title: "Contract for Cabling for the University's Watson Building"
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# Contract for Cabling for the University's Watson Building

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6c6aa9b-ef48-4191-9a57-2f893c0b3fb8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Cabling for the University's Watson Building," which falls under the industry category of local area network services. The tender was awarded on 26 March 2019, with the contract period running from 27 March to 29 March 2019. The value of the contract was £29,104.20, and the procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process without an extensive competitive bidding phase. This procurement took place in Birmingham, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and infrastructure sectors, particularly those specialising in local area network services and IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate the ability to deliver quality cabling services and innovation in network infrastructure would be well positioned to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with the University of Birmingham and building a relationship with the contracting authority could further enhance business prospects in this lucrative market.

## Notice

Contract for Cabling for the University's Watson Building

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98d9cf7-49c9-4cca-ac9a-b6984bfc0a97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,104 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLINX COMPUTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98d9cf7-49c9-4cca-ac9a-b6984bfc0a97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98d9cf7-49c9-4cca-ac9a-b6984bfc0a97
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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