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UKRI-5196 Wi-Fi access points

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: STFC Procurement

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: 01793 442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
30822.52 GBP
Published
30 Sep 2025, 14:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
25 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72400000 - Internet services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for wifi access points. Due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: UKRI-5131 Wi-Fi access points

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