HPE Aruba Wireless Access Points

Authority: University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation (Education)

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (30) Delivery: South East (UKJ31)

Awarded value£1,292,348published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 30 Mar 2026no call for competition

Awarded to KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Miscellaneous computer equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: South East

Extensions: Possible extension of up to 12 months

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 28 May 2026, 12:43 BST
Last source update: 28 May 2026, 12:43 BST
Authority reference: 25-527
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-050271
Classification (CPV): Miscellaneous computer equipment
Delivery area: South East (UKJ31)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a78b Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: This contract was awarded via the SBS10510 framework, utilising the permitted direct award procedures.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £1,292,3481 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 30 Mar 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED	£1,292,348 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 050271-2026-1 · KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED
Signed
30 Mar 2026
Value
£1,292,348
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation PWYV-2655-NPMQ Mercantile House, Portsmouth, South East, PO12UPContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

University of PortsmouthReview body Portsmouth

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

KHIPU networksAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05218573 Fleet, South East

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.