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Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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17 Dec 2020 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is located at Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK. The tender, titled "Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD," pertains to the provision of networking equipment, delivery, installation, maintenance, consultancy, and related services. This process falls under the goods category, with a classification focusing on network equipment and infrastructure. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, which concluded the tender period on 26th August 2020. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc for a total value of £4,800,000, commenced on 17th December 2020 and will run until 16th December 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses eager to enter the networking equipment and services market, particularly those specialising in installation and maintenance services. Companies offering innovative networking solutions and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders related to institutional infrastructure projects. With the contract period extending until late 2023, potential suppliers can prepare for upcoming contracts that may emerge as the university seeks to enhance its campus network capabilities.

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Notice Title

Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of a preferred supplier of networking equipment, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, consultancy and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-642f625c-c6a8-4d44-894c-3025ff2832f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fad425f-5191-48bc-ab41-983c757a00d8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2020 - 16 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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