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title: "Award of Access Points and Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000700591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-07-15"
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# Award of Access Points and Licensing

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700591

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Access Points and Licensing," aimed at enhancing Wi-Fi provision across multiple locations, including Caledonian Court student accommodation, the Glasgow Campus, and the London Campus. This tender was executed under the open procurement method and falls under the goods category. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd on 23 June 2022, with a total value of £238,860. The procurement process is now in the active contract stage, following the identification of a suitable Wi-Fi technology based on a comprehensive wireless survey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions and wireless technology, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions. Given the involvement of a central purchasing body and the established nature of the contract, firms with experience in large-scale technology deployments and the capacities to support educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes related to similar needs. Companies should consider leveraging this win to establish themselves further within the higher education sector.

## Notice

GCU has identified a requirement to improve Wi-Fi provision across Caledonian Court (student accommodation), the Glasgow Campus and the London Campus. A full wireless survey has been conducted and analysis of potential Wi-Fi technologies has been undertaken to evaluate and identify the preferred technology which will be deployed in key areas to maximise benefits to Wi-Fi coverage and throughput.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GCU has identified a requirement to improve Wi-Fi provision across Caledonian Court (student accommodation), the Glasgow Campus and the London Campus. A full wireless survey has been conducted and analysis of potential Wi-Fi technologies has been undertaken to evaluate and identify the preferred technology which will be deployed in key areas to maximise benefits to Wi-Fi coverage and throughput.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454111 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £238,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454111

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454111
  Award of Access Points and Licensing - GCU has identified a requirement to improve Wi-Fi provision across Caledonian Court (student accommodation), the Glasgow Campus and the London Campus. A full wireless survey has been conducted and analysis of potential Wi-Fi technologies has been undertaken to evaluate and identify the preferred technology which will be deployed in key areas to maximise benefits to Wi-Fi coverage and throughput.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700591

## Provenance

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