Sixth Form College Farnborough Wi-Fi System
Description: Part of Weydon Multi-Academy Trust, The Sixth Form College Farnborough is one of the top performing sixth form colleges in the country. With approximately 4,300 students and 400 staff, it boasts an impressive site and facilities. A significant network infrastructure project is underway and has reached the stage of design and installation of the new Wi-Fi system. The Wi-Fi system must use the latest approved standard, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). The system must be configured to support network segregation and QoS. It must include a central management tool that can be used to configure the wireless access points, monitor performance and provide alerts in the event of a failure. The central management tool should also have the functionality to deliver software security updates automatically as soon as they are (read more...)
Summary: The Weydon Multi Academy Trust is inviting tenders for the design and installation of a new Wi-Fi system at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, a leading institution in the UK. The procurement, under an open procedure due to a state of urgency, involves the implementation of a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) network capable of supporting approximately 4,300 students and 400 staff. This open procurement process seeks submissions by 5th June 2026, 09:00 BST, with an award decision by 12th June 2026. The contract will commence on 10th July 2026 and extends to 9th July 2029, with possible renewal options. The procurement, valued at £190,000 excluding VAT, focuses on the supply of goods, specifically within the wireless telecommunications industry.