Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is conducting a public tender for the procurement of data centre upgrade equipment, classified under network equipment (CPV code 32420000). This tender, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment," is currently in the active planning stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 13 October 2021, and the value of the contract ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000. The contract is anticipated to commence on 15 November 2021 and will last for one year. The geographical focus for delivery is the North East of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network equipment and maintenance services. Suppliers capable of providing advanced data centre infrastructure and support would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the potential for a substantial contract value, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise in Cisco networks and related technologies are encouraged to consider participating in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment

Notice Description

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge including the data centre infrastructure. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the equipment and maintenance to upgrade it's campus data centre infrastructure. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dbff3ca-fed2-419f-a152-fb6e1e4910ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2798b696-368c-4faa-a6ee-331bee055553
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

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642218121

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
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

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