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HPE Aruba Wireless Access Points

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

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Key details

Region
Portsmouth
Delivery: UKJ31
Contract value
£1,292,348ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
28 May 2026

Procurement

Procedure type
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
CPV classifications
  • 30236000 Miscellaneous computer equipment

What happened

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation awarded this contract to KHIPU networks worth £1,292,348 on 30 Mar 2026.

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.

Full 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.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Award value
£1,292,348
Award date
30 March 2026

Contact

Address
Mercantile House, Portsmouth, PO12UP

Identifiers

Buyer reference
25-527
Notice ID
050271-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a78b

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