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Published 15 Nov 2021, 16:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

HENSS2 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: NEUPC Ltd·Consortium: 9 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureSME suitableMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (30)Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£55,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 14 Jul 2022awarded 26 May 2023
Lots 4max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

(This Opportunity is closed and is now awarded). North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a national framework agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services, for the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and repair of Networking Equipment and Networking Consultancy provision. This framework will consist of 4 lots to provide a complete provision of network equipment only (lot 1), network equipment and services (lots 2 and 3) and Independent Consultancy only (lot 4).

CPV: Computer network services · Computer support and consultancy services · Ethernet network · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Internet network · Intranet network · Local area network · Local area network services · Maintenance and repair of data network equipment · Miscellaneous networking software package · Network cabling · Network components · +14 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
13 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 13 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Networking Equipment Supply OnlyCancelledPublished value£20,000,000

This Opportunity is closed and is fully awarded, there is no change to the awarded Suppliers (including Lot 4 suppliers which are not shown on the amendment but remain), this is a modification only. The Original Contract period is unchanged. The re-procurement of the next iteration of the Framework (HENSS3) will commence during 2026.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.Second stage: 10–14 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
30237110 Network interfaces30237135 Network interfaces cards32400000 Networks32410000 Local area network32412110 Internet network32412120 Intranet network
Lot #2Routine / Low value Networking Projects.CancelledPublished value£10,000,000

Routine / Low value Networking Projects, covering any aspects of Networking equipment and services in any combination, including equipment provision, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, through to final disposal. No Managed Service option . No lease option. Projects up-to £150,000. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation.NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.Second stage: 10–14 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
30237110 Network interfaces30237135 Network interfaces cards32400000 Networks32410000 Local area network32412110 Internet network32412120 Intranet network
Lot #3Core Networking Projects.CancelledPublished value£24,000,000

Covering any or all aspects of Networking in any combination, including equipment, design, storage, implementation, maintenance, training, Managed Service option (network maintenance, monitoring of attached network devices, monthly status reporting, implementation of upgrades/patches and user administration of both current and newly procured Infrastructure), through to final disposal. Projects over £150,000. Lease option on equipment. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.Second stage: 10–14 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
30237110 Network interfaces30237135 Network interfaces cards32400000 Networks32410000 Local area network32412110 Internet network32412120 Intranet network
Lot #4Consultancy OnlyCancelledPublished value£1,000,000

All aspects of networking consultancy from an independent perspective. This lot is not open to suppliers on lots 1-3 to avoid any conflicts of interest. Additional information: (This opportunity is now closed) The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Option to extend the Contract for up-to two periods of 12 months each. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months.Second stage: 4–5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
32400000 Networks32410000 Local area network32412110 Internet network32412120 Intranet network32415000 Ethernet network32424000 Network infrastructure

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceEnvironmentalSplit
1 · Networking Equipment Supply Only9010010
2 · Routine / Low value Networking Projects.9010010
3 · Core Networking Projects.931007
4 · Consultancy Only6040—
Lot distribution rule: Bidders who choose to bid for any or all of Lots 1 to 3 may be awarded on any or all of Lots 1 to 3 inclusive if successful, but not Lot 4. Bidders who choose to bid for Lot4, may not be awarded on any or all of Lots 1 to 3 inclusive.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40–100 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 100 points.
  • “HENSS2” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
15 Nov 2021, 16:15 GMT
Last source update
22 Dec 2025, 16:05 GMT
Authority reference
ITS2008NE
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085544
Classification (CPV)
Computer network servicesComputer support and consultancy servicesEthernet networkIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportInternet networkIntranet networkLocal area networkLocal area network servicesMaintenance and repair of data network equipmentMiscellaneous networking software package
+16 moreNetwork cablingNetwork components
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c0 Find a Tender

Publisher note: This is not a Live opportunity,this Contract is awarded. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982155210 GO Reference: GO-20251222-PRO-33863819

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
14 Jul 2022, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline

Timeline

23 Feb 2022 → 22 Dec 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    23 Feb 2022
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    14 Jul 2022, 16:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    9 Aug 2022, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published303 days ago
    22 Dec 2025, 16:05 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Jun 2022
  1. Published value updated to £55,000,000
    7 Jun 2022, 16:05 BST
    was £60,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    7 Jun 2022, 16:05 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    7 Jun 2022, 16:05 BST
  4. Deadline published: 14 Jul 2022, 16:00 BST
    7 Jun 2022, 16:05 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    1 Aug 2023, 12:05 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2022-06: 1 release · 7 Jun 2022
  • 2021-11: 1 release · 15 Nov 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 13admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 134 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 9latest 26 May 2023

9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £24,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Consultancy Only

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Core Projects

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Equipment Only

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £20,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Consultancy Only

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Core Projects

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Equipment Only

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £20,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Equipment Only

    Signed
    26 May 2023
    Value
    £82,500,000
    Status
    active
    • Change The structure, period, supplier set and specification of the Framework is unchanged, the total anticipated value of the Framework is increased, with spend being higher than that diligently forecast at the time of the invitation to tender. See below., Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Framework usage is higher than was diligently forecast against historical usage. the Procurement Consortia does not control Individual customer budgets and spend programs.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Networking Equipment Supply Only11bids · 11 electronic3——
2 · Routine / Low value Networking Projects.12bids · 12 electronic4——
3 · Core Networking Projects.13bids · 13 electronic4——
4 · Consultancy Only4bids · 4 electronic4——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

9 public bodies on the notice

NEUPC Ltd

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation NEUPC Ltd, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, UK, LS1 5QXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges)Contracting authority Stirling, UKContact name, email, phone
  • HEPCW (Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales)Contracting authority Cardiff,, UKContact name, email, phone
  • LUPCContracting authority London, UKContact email
  • LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium)Contracting authority London, UKContact name, email, phone
  • NWUPCContracting authority Manchester, UKContact email
  • NWUPC (North West Universities Purchasing Consortium)Contracting authority Salford, UKContact name, email, phone
  • SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium)Contracting authority Reading, UKContact email
  • European UnionFunder

Framework contractors & participating bidders

18 commercial parties on the notice
  • 4C Strategies LtdFramework contractor03599593 Bowden House, 36 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, UK, lE16 9HE
  • CDW LimitedFramework contractor02465350 One New Change, London, UK, EC4M 9AF
  • Circle IT Solutions LtdFramework contractor03757454 The Wharf, Abbey Mill Business Park, Lower Eashing, Godalming, UK, GU7 2QN
  • Circle IT Solutions LtdFramework contractor03757454 The Wharf, Abbey Mill Business Park, Abbey Mill Business Park, Godalming, UK, GU7 2QN
  • European Electronique LtdFramework contractor01704440 Forward House, Oakfields Industrial Estate, Eynsham, UK, OX29 4TT
  • ITGL LimitedFramework contractor07902312 Trafalgar House, 223 Southampton Road, Portsmouth, UK, PO6 4PY
  • ITGL LimitedFramework contractor07902312 ITGL Limited, Trafalgar House, 223 Southampton Road, Portsmouth, UK, PO6 4PY
  • Insight Direct (UK) LtdFramework contractor02579852 The Technology Building, Insight Campus, Terry Street, Sheffield, UK, S9 2BU
  • Logicalis UK LimitedFramework contractor03732397 Building 8, Ground Floor, Foundation Park, Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, UK, SL6 3UD
  • PTS Consulting Partners LLPFramework contractorOC350348 5 Jewry Street, Dawson House, London, UK, EC3N 2EX
Show 8 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria