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Network Equipment and Licences - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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19 Apr 2024 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for Network Equipment and Licences as part of their Network Modernisation project. The procurement method used was a Selective procedure with a Restricted procedure. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 17th September 2025. The University is looking to establish a strong relationship with the supplier and expects excellent Value for Money.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies providing network equipment to grow their business. Companies with a focus on hardware supplies and network solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender initiated by Manchester Metropolitan University. The University is located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, and is seeking suppliers who can handle multiple deliveries, storage, and warranties for the equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Equipment and Licences - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is currently undergoing a Network Modernisation project to facilitate the transformation of the University's IT infrastructure. As part of this the University are investing in new hardware. The aim of this tender is to find a supplier to facilitate these purchases, storage, multiple deliveries and warranties. The University intends to establish a strong relationship with the successful provider built on a culture of constructive challenge, successful delivery and continuous improvement and expects to receive excellent Value for Money from

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ae3775-48f4-42d5-b8df-f7c29fc8df93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 17 Sep 2025 1-2 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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