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title: "UEA Data Links"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# UEA Data Links

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb0ad93e-ba04-4dc8-a525-5c580714b209

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the procurement process titled "UEA Data Links," categorised under Data Services (CPV: 72300000). This tender involved providing data connectivity lines crucial for maintaining off-site locations and extending the university network. The procurement utilised a direct method, as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st August 2024 and will end on 30th November 2027, covering the delivery location with postal code NR4 7TJ in Norwich, England. The award date was 16th September 2024, with the notice published on 28th October 2024.

This tender offers an excellent business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement is specifically suited for such entities. Firms specialising in data services and connectivity can benefit significantly from this contract by providing essential infrastructure to an established educational institution. The awarded contract to Wavenet Limited indicates the university's focus on reliable and scalable data solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the higher education sector's technological infrastructure.

## Notice

Lines that provide direct connectivity to off-site locations. The lines are critical for the off-site locations to function, and is an extension of the universities network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37128891-fa08-490c-8a89-3f759f94b25a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVENET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37128891-fa08-490c-8a89-3f759f94b25a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37128891-fa08-490c-8a89-3f759f94b25a
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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