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Provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) System

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Award

25 May 2017 at 10:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

13 Feb 2017 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2017 at 17:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) system, specifically an encrypted 100Gb/s link between the University of Cambridge and BT research laboratories located in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK. The tender is currently at the Award stage, with a published contract value of £370,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence from 3rd April 2017, extending until 2nd April 2020. The deadline for submissions was 16th March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical networking and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those that specialise in advanced data transmission technologies, encryption solutions, and optical systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their innovative capabilities to fulfil the complex requirements of this contract. Companies with experience in delivering high-performance communication systems, especially those capable of integrating Quantum Key Distribution technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) System

Notice Description

The University requires the provision of an encrypted 100Gb/s DWDM link between the University of Cambridge and BT research laboratories at Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich UK. The equipment required for this link must be capable of accepting and using AES256 encryption keys provided and frequently updated from commercially available Quantum Key Distribution systems. Further details, including tender documentation, can be found on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40181476-09f8-4af8-ad03-d3b74a2b1791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334f28a-a8f6-4adc-8ba9-53e194102cf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2017 - 23 Aug 2017 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5BR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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