Planning

Expression of interest for Blown Fibre Optical products.

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Oct 2023 at 11:49

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2023 at 15:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is planning a procurement process for Blown Fibre Optical products. The project involves appointing a manufacturer for a new campus-wide fibre network, with a potential duration of 5 years starting in 2024. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is 27th October 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry categories of Communications network and Telecommunications equipment and supplies, with a delivery address in M5 4WT, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the communications and telecommunications industries to partner with the University of Salford. Businesses well-suited to compete would offer expertise in blown fibre technology, equipment, product installation, and licensing services. The University will not directly purchase but seeks approved suppliers and installers. Interested parties should review the attached expression of interest document for further details and consider aligning their capabilities with the project scope and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of interest for Blown Fibre Optical products.

Notice Description

As part of the masterplan Digital IT is looking to appoint an approved manufacture for blown fibre and all associated products for a new campus wide blown fibre ring (s). The successful manufacture will be chosen as a partner to advise on a design, equipment, associated products, services, and licences that are required to provide a new state of the art blown fibre network needed to make buildings and services operational. It is envisaged the project will run for 5 years from 2024 but this timescale is not final and is subject to change at the Universities discretion. The university will not be purchasing directly but will instead look to use an approved supplier and installer of the chosen product More detail can be found within the attached expression of interest document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d39564c-389e-40fb-8a1e-6f5f0bb28d86
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Clayton Firth
Contact Email
c.firth@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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