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title: "Border Routers including software, support and licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da72"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Border Routers including software, support and licences

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da72

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process of a contract under the YPO Telecommunications Framework (Lot 2) for the supply, implementation, and support of replacement border routers, along with associated software, hardware, professional services, training, and maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of network equipment and is specifically aimed at maintaining a resilient, secure, and fully supported network perimeter for the University. Located in Sheffield, the project will be delivered in the region UKE32. The procurement method was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication due to the nature of the framework used. The contract was officially signed on 22 June 2026, with a total value of £202,566.84.

This award presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in network infrastructure and telecommunications support. The contract was awarded to Logicalis UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the potential involvement of businesses capable of fulfilling complex and comprehensive network solutions. Smaller businesses in the network equipment domain might explore collaboration opportunities with larger firms to gain insights and experience from such high-value contracts. The contract specifies prolonged engagement over a five-year period, promising sustained business growth and stability for enterprises involved in the provision of network enhancement solutions.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract, following a further competition under the YPO Telecommunications Framework (Lot 2), for the supply, implementation and support of replacement border routers and associated infrastructure, including hardware, software licences, professional services, training, and five years of maintenance and support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded for the supply, implementation and ongoing support of replacement border routing infrastructure and associated software licences, maintenance and professional services. Some of the University's existing border routing infrastructure requires replacement to ensure the University maintains a resilient, secure and fully supported network perimeter solution. The contract includes replacement border routers, associated hardware and software, implementation services, training, and five years of maintenance and support.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through a compliant further competition under Lot 2 of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunications Framework. The framework was established in accordance with the applicable public procurement regulations and provides for the award of contracts following a further competition between framework suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073401-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 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 | £202,566 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32422000 - Network components

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073401-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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