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title: "Network Connectivity and Telecommunications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d556"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Network Connectivity and Telecommunications

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d556

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of CISCO network equipment under the title "Network Connectivity and Telecommunications". The procurement, classified under the goods category for network connectivity terminal emulation software, was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £65,193.77, was directly awarded via the YPO Framework 1229 to Logicalis UK Ltd. The regions covered by the contract include various areas within the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, initiated in an award stage, was signed on 14th July 2026 and is now active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision and support of network and telecommunications solutions, particularly those skilled in working with CISCO equipment. Companies similar to Logicalis UK Ltd, especially those possessing a large operational scale and a capability to deliver across multiple UK regions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts. Such procurement processes provide growth opportunities by forming partnerships with major educational institutions and expanding market reach through strategic framework agreements.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require supply and maintenance of CISCO Network equipment. YPO FW 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Cumbria require supply and maintenance of CISCO Network equipment. YPO FW 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

### Procurement Information

Awarded via Framework-Direct award YPO - 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2. Lots 2 and 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071256-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,193 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGICALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071256-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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