Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

03 May 2019 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is conducting a tender for the "Edge Upgrade Year 4" project, part of an ongoing five-year plan to enhance its network infrastructure, specifically focusing on Cisco-based systems. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 29 May 2019. The project falls under the industry category of network infrastructure (CPV code: 32424000) and has a contract value estimated between £100,000 and £500,000. The contract period is projected to commence on 13 June 2019 and conclude by 31 December 2019. Interested suppliers should note that this tender uses an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of participants to submit proposals.

This procurement opportunity presents a compelling avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network infrastructure and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply network equipment are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the University specifically indicating that this tender may be suitable for SMEs, businesses with expertise in providing robust and innovative network solutions can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4

Notice Description

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have been replacing our edge infrastructure over a number of years and are currently in Year 4 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 4, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. This tender is for network equipment only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eff2858-cb01-426a-a734-c3abc548d229
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934310d0-f9a9-42a9-9c8d-cf713cc5aefc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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