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Network Equipment Refresh

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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06 Jan 2023 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the project titled "Network Equipment Refresh". The project involves refreshing wired and wireless network infrastructure over a period of 5 years, ending by July 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 15, 2022. The contract value is £3,500,000, and Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc has been awarded the contract. The University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon, and the industry category is Networks.

This opportunity for business growth in network infrastructure services is well-suited for suppliers experienced in providing network equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable, given the University's interest in working with qualified suppliers to support their network refresh project. The contract period spans from December 2022 to July 2027, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for suppliers in the network technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Equipment Refresh

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier, to support in the refreshing of its wired and wireless network infrastructure. The refresh will be carried out as a rolling project of activity over the next 5 years, to be completed by July 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f908b53-f9e0-42bd-a995-6816a064d34d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1855c6e-eaa6-4a04-b930-7e0ac01c1121
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32415000 - Ethernet network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

32423000 - Network hubs

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC

Further Information

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