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***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of network hardware, including associated software and support elements.
This procurement is being concluded following a mini-competition under the Jisc Network Solutions Framework (Proc2719), Lot 7.
There is optional budget available to the value of £50,079.96 to support additional software and/or support elements, subject to UKRI requirements.
An available optional budget has been utilised to procure additional software, specifically DNS Infrastructure Protection licences, to enhance cyber security resilience. These were included within the original tender price submission.
The original Call-Off Contract value was £449,920.04 excluding VAT. Following this variation, the total contract value is £485,423.48 excluding VAT. This remains within the approved maximum contract value.
This variation has been conducted in accordance with PCR 2015.
| Title | Supplier | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award ocds-b5fd17-68b1b5fd-ba11-480e-9ad2-6392b8a60823-1 | Khipu Networks Ltd | £485,423 | 26 Mar 2026 |