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(NU/1704) Network Refresh Consultancy

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Oct 2021 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "(NU/1704) Network Refresh Consultancy", classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This consultancy engagement aimed to facilitate initial design work for a proposed network replacement programme. The procurement was conducted via a selective (restricted procedure), with the tender period ending on 17 August 2021. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 20 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 20 January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consulting firms, particularly SMEs, with expertise in IT services and network design. The successful supplier, PTS Consulting Partners LLP, was awarded £61,950 for their role in the consultancy. Businesses equipped to provide services in requirements gathering and market analysis will find this procurement ideal for expanding their portfolios, enabling them to assist educational institutions like Newcastle University in modernising their network infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1704) Network Refresh Consultancy

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a supplier who can engage with Newcastle University to provide initial design work and consultancy in relation a proposed network replacement programme the University wishes to undertake. NUIT wish to appoint a consultancy supplier to engage with the University to provide requirements gathering, market analysis and design work to produce an architectural design and high-level technical specification for a new data network. The detailed scope of the consultancy engagement is documented in the RfQ. During the business case preparation, NUIT estimated that 85 days of consultancy would be required to complete the consultancy engagement effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4344512a-5f58-4c8b-b889-83cf9cfd9e32
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 20 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PTS CONSULTING PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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