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title: "Network Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b62b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Network Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b62b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh as the buying organisation, with a focus on the "Network Refresh" project. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the networks industry, and is situated in Edinburgh, UK, under the region code UKM75. Significant updates include the extension of a contract with European Electronique, which involves the supply of network infrastructure, equipment, and installation services. This purchase operates on an award basis, with the procurement stage tagged as "awardUpdate" and "contractUpdate," reflecting its current status. The total value of the contract is £10,028,512, and it was initially signed on 21st June 2019. The contract has a duration of approximately 1,800 days, including the newly added services, which ensures ongoing updates and enhancements to the university's network infrastructure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in network services and equipment. Businesses adept in network refresh projects, firewall architecture, and system configuration are well-suited to collaborate or provide subcontracting options under this contract. The long-term duration of the contract and the need for ongoing network-related goods and services present potential for stable income and partnerships. Large enterprises and SMEs in the network equipment industry, both capable of managing large-scale projects and possessing specific expertise in network upgrade infrastructures, can particularly benefit. The established relationship with European Electronique highlights opportunities for forming alliances or exploring consultancy roles for businesses striving to expand within UK higher education procurement sectors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has an existing contract with European Electronique for supply of network infrastucture and related services; the scope of this expressly includes firewalls & equipment. The University extends this contract to include firewall architecture, delivery hardware, installation and configuration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056746-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,028,512 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056746-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580224
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:361960-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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