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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£190,000Add to pipeline

Structured Cabling Award

Awarded to IKM Network Communications Limited

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY(buyer)

Published
Published 29 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 14 August 2026
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Overview

Cardiff University is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a supplier for the provision and installation of copper and fibre optic network infrastructure cabling, associated passive and active network equipment, civils works, and related hardware in accordance with the university's Network Cabling Standards. The estimated value is £190,000 with a submission deadline of 14 August 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£190,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 June 2026
Questions by
27 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Network cabling

Award outcome

Awarded value
£190,000
Award date
28 October 2026
Contract period
1 December 2026 → 30 November 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 November 2030
Bids received
4
Winner
  • IKM Network Communications Limited

This contract ends on 30 November 2028, or 30 November 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

IKM Network Communications Limited

Based in
Hook
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 45% · Quality 55%

  • Quality45%
  • Responsible Procurement10%
  • Price45%

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Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£138,915

Median of 1,951 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 37% above the median.

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY in the last 12 months

67

contracts awarded, worth £42,943,362 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    29 June 2026

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