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title: "Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2"
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# Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42ad87d-d421-4171-a344-470c0c08b34e

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## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is conducting a tender titled "Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2" aimed at establishing a National Framework Agreement for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services to UK Higher Education Institutions. With an estimated value of £60 million, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the networking industry. The tender period is set to conclude on 20 December 2021, while the contract period is slated to commence on 3 October 2022 and extend until 30 October 2026. This opportunity is relevant across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the networking sector. Companies specialising in the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and consultancy of networking equipment would be well-suited to compete in this process, especially those that can provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs outlined in the various lots of the framework agreement.

## 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 may 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/fc16853d-322f-42e5-8984-898a5f8485d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc16853d-322f-42e5-8984-898a5f8485d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc16853d-322f-42e5-8984-898a5f8485d4
  15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Networks./33K94C92T5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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