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title: "The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School

Buyer: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5de

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## Summary

The Howard Academy Trust initiated a procurement process for the replacement of network infrastructure at Hurstmere School and the expansion/enhancement of Wi-Fi infrastructure at The Howard School, located in Kent. The procurement process fell under the CPV category of Network infrastructure and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was planned to commence on 21st July 2025 and conclude on 25th August 2025, with a 5-year licensing extension up to 25th August 2030. The process was fully aligned with the legal basis set by directive 32014L0024. The tender stage was active as of the last update, with submissions closing on 24th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and Wi-Fi services, particularly those with capabilities in network cabling and license management software. Companies with a solid track record in delivering similar projects will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their market presence in the education sector. Large-scale suppliers, such as those with the profile of Tel Group Ltd, who was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender process can provide businesses with a valuable case study and references for future projects within the public education domain.

## Notice

The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School. 21st July 2025 - 25th August 2025. Plus 5-Year Licensing to 25th August 2030

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Howard Academy Trust Invitation to Tender for Network Infrastructure Replacement at Hurstmere School and Expansion/Enhancement of Wi-Fi Infrastructure at The Howard School. 21st July 2025 - 25th August 2025. Plus 5-Year Licensing to 25th August 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037630-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,221 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's Island |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037630-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006532-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.telephone-europe.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.thatrust.org.uk/

## Provenance

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