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title: "HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)"
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# HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f349793a-ebaf-42e2-9dfd-83d3512617c6

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC), which aims to establish a framework agreement titled "HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS)" for the supply and services of networking equipment across UK higher education institutions. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2022. The total value of the contract is £50 million, with a tender period that concluded on 25th September 2018. The initiative is categorised under the industry of Networks (CPV code 32400000) and serves delivery locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in networking equipment and consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this field would be well-positioned to compete for the various lots included in the framework, which encompasses supply, installation, maintenance, and consultancy of networking infrastructure. With a substantial budget allocated for this initiative, suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive networking solutions will find a valuable market within the higher education sector across the UK.

## Notice

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services, for the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and repair of Networking Equipment and Networking Consultancy provision. This framework will consist of 4 lots to provide a complete provision of network equipment (lot 1), network services (lots 2 and 3) and Consultancy (lot 4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c9724b-5b25-426d-8e1a-5a7c0820d4f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | NEUPC LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CDW; PCM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c9724b-5b25-426d-8e1a-5a7c0820d4f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c9724b-5b25-426d-8e1a-5a7c0820d4f6
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=348843313
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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