Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb5-eb16-70cd-aa82-229e21a8498f/communications-solutions awarded GB open procedure # Communications Solutions [University of Essex](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-essex) Estimated value £90,000,000 Published 11 Sept 2025 Deadline Closed 1 Apr 2025 ## Who can bid - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: [dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users](http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users) The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots. ## CPV classification Telecommunications equipment and supplies Ancillary works for telecommunications Database services Hands-free mobile telephones Networks Telecommunications facilities Communications equipment Software package and information systems Telephone switchboards Telecommunications equipment Security software development services Programming services of packaged software products Virus protection software package Digital transmission apparatus Surveillance and security systems and devices Telephone equipment Internet development services Communications cable Digital switchboards Computer audit and testing services Data security software package Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines Hardware consultancy services Software programming and consultancy services Anti-virus software package Telephone and data transmission services Mobile-telephone services Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services Radio pagers Telecommunications system Telecommunications cable Walkie-talkies Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04e55f-2025-09-11T14:42:08+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04e55f-2025-09-11T14:42:08+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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