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HPE Aruba Wireless Access Points

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 09:01.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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KHIPU networks

Matched by number
Contract value
£1.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
29 Mar 2026
Award ID
050271-2026-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05218573
Location
Fleet, UKJ3, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV30236000 — Miscellaneous computer equipment

Lots

  • 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 wireless access points Provision of management and orchestration components Installation and commissioning services Associated professional services (e.g. capacity planning and site surveying) Ongoing technical support The goods and services are intrinsically linked, as the performance of the wireless network depends on both the hardware and its configuration and support. Accordingly, the contract is primarily for the provision of goods, with essential supporting services to ensure full operational functionality.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
25-527
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
This contract was awarded via the SBS10510 framework, utilising the permitted direct award procedures.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
30236000
Description
Miscellaneous computer equipment

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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 wireless access points Provision of management and orchestration components Installation and commissioning services Associated professional services (e.g. capacity planning and site surveying) Ongoing technical support The goods and services are intrinsically linked, as the performance of the wireless network depends on both the hardware and its configuration and support. Accordingly, the contract is primarily for the provision of goods, with essential supporting services to ensure full operational functionality.
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Options

Description
Possible extension of up to 12 months

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ31

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Id
GB-FTS-182368

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Id
PWYV-2655-NPMQ
Scheme Entered
Public Procurement Organisation Number

Address

Street Address
Mercantile House
Locality
Portsmouth
Region
UKJ31
Postal Code
PO12UP
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
KHIPU networks
Id
GB-COH-05218573

Identifier

Legal Name
KHIPU networks
Id
05218573
Scheme
GB-COH

Address

Locality
Fleet
Region
UKJ3
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
University of Portsmouth
Id
GB-FTS-10239

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Portsmouth

Address

Locality
Portsmouth
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
050271-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05218573
Name
KHIPU networks

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
050271-2026-1
Award ID
050271-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
30 Mar 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,292,347.77
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Portsmouth · UKJ31 · PO12UP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ31

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 050271-2026award, contract ·