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IRC Requirement

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

14 Jun 2021 at 11:01

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2020 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is currently involved in a procurement process for the installation of blown fibre between existing communications rooms on its campus, utilising existing ducts and internal routes. This tender, titled "IRC Requirement", is categorised under the network cabling industry and is based in Luton, England. The procurement method used is a tender process, with the tender submission period closing on 15th July 2020. Work must be completed by 31st July 2020, and interested suppliers must express their interest through the University's procurement website, where all relevant documents are available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the telecommunications and network installation sector, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in fibre optic cabling, duct installation, and related services will be well-suited to compete, especially those prepared to conduct site visits to assess existing undocumented routes. Engaging in this tender could enable contenders to establish a working relationship with the University of Bedfordshire, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRC Requirement

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for blown fibre to be installed between existing comms room across the campus using existing external ducts and internal routes. 4 fibre runs all under 500m, mirco ducts installation required to supplement current routes. Routes are undocumented and the blown fibre network is unlabelled, so site visit is mandatory. The University has a requirement for blown fibre to be installed between existing comms room across the campus using existing external ducts and internal routes. 4 fibre runs all under 500m, mirco ducts installation required to supplement current routes. Routes are undocumented and the blown fibre network is unlabelled, so site visit is mandatory. Work must be completed and installed by 31st July 2020. Site visits are a mandatory requirement. Additional information: You must express an interest in the tender on the above website. All documents are available and tender returns must be submitted through the University Procurement website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c949a48-ae45-4346-9ade-0834ab36be34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752c03a3-d34b-49c9-8641-4501cffc02ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Tender process
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,601 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 30 days
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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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