---
title: "UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a960"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-07"
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# UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a960

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the replacement of Wi-Fi access points at three STFC sites, addressing security risks and maintaining connectivity. This contract, titled "UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points," falls under the services category, specifically in Internet services (CPV 72400000). The procurement process was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition due to technical compatibility, resulting in an award to Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd. The contract commenced on 26th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with a gross value of £36,987.02. The project is situated primarily in Swindon, Wiltshire, within the UKK14 region.

This tender represents a specific opportunity for large scale businesses with specialised capabilities in network services. As it involved direct awarding without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining technical compatibility with the client's existing infrastructure. Companies that are capable of meeting niche technical requirements, particularly those with established relationships or a proven track record in the public sector, could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Though this contract was not open for competition, it demonstrates demand within central government for technically compatible and secure networking solutions. Businesses looking to engage in similar processes would benefit from aligning their offerings with technical needs of public entities and maintaining readiness for direct procurement opportunities.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the replacement of Wi-Fi access points at three STFC sites approaching end-of-life in May 2026, to mitigate security risks and maintain connectivity; due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,822 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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