Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- KHIPU Networks Ltd
- Value
- £1,292,347.77
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Office & computing equipment · Miscellaneous computer equipment (CPV 30236000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- 050271-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date30 Mar 2026
- Published28 May 2026Published 59 days after the contract date
Description
The University intends to modernise its wireless network infrastructure through the procurement of HPE Aruba wireless access points (WAPs). This investment will support the University's ongoing digital transformation and ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across all campuses. This procurement aligns with the University's IT strategy to deliver scalable and resilient wireless services for staff, students, and visitors, supporting academic, research, and operational activities. The proposed solution will also enable future developments, including IoT integration, supporting initiatives such as smart buildings, robotics laboratories, and wayfinding systems. It will form a foundational layer for campus-wide connectivity. HPE Aruba WAPs provide industry-standard capabilities, including Wi-Fi 6/6E technology, advanced security features, and centralised network management, ensuring a future-ready solution. The scope of this project includes: Supply and delivery of wir…
About the supplier
KHIPU Networks Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 05218573).