---
title: "Network Interconnectivity Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685dd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Network Interconnectivity Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685dd

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has finalised its procurement process for network interconnectivity services aimed at enhancing the infrastructure across its multiple campus locations. Classified under telecommunications services, this non-competitive tender was conducted via a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract has been awarded to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol. The procurement process was completed in April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents enticing business growth opportunities, especially for providers specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure services. JISC SERVICES LIMITED, being a large supplier, demonstrates the scale required to meet the complex demands associated with servicing educational institutions. Companies looking to expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in the telecommunications sector within the UK may find similar tenders lucrative and should consider gearing their capabilities towards competitive bids in future opportunities with public authorities like The University of Cumbria.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require network circuits provision for multi campus areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035445-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,273 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035445-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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