Tender

Aruba Maintenance Agreement

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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Tender

08 Jan 2019 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham University, which is seeking to establish an Aruba Maintenance Agreement for their existing network of approximately 3,000 Aruba access points. Classified under Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services, this open tender is currently active and will close on 7th February 2019 at 23:59:59 GMT. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £312,500 and the location for service delivery is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity may propel business growth for companies specialising in wireless network services, particularly those who are Aruba Gold or Platinum Medallion partners. With Durham University actively looking to refresh and enhance its WiFi capabilities, businesses that can demonstrate a track record of successful collaboration in similar environments would be well-positioned to compete. By leveraging their expertise, these businesses can not only contribute to the university's needs but also gain experience and visibility in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aruba Maintenance Agreement

Notice Description

The University has ~3,000 Aruba APs with a majority mix of 100, 200 and 300 series devices. The University's investment in Aruba APs is a longstanding one and includes some earlier generation kit including 93 series APs. Equipment refresh for the entire estate is now being planned in direct discussion with Aruba. The University is seeking an Aruba Gold or Platinum Medallion partner to facilitate the development and delivery of the next generation of WiFi networking. This partner must demonstrate an appetite to generate shared success stories that benefit all parties. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx? event=6786 Additional information: Please click the following link to express and interest in this tender: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6786

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10f9422f-ec1a-4b01-a24e-a207261eeb0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940fc218-e5d0-4cb7-9927-74d083c1a7e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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