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T893 Residential Internet Services

University of Essex

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Oct 2021 at 12:14

Award Notice
Award

16 Sep 2021 at 14:40

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 18:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking a contractor for the provision of residential internet services at its Colchester and Southend campuses in Essex, under the tender titled "T893 Residential Internet Services." This project aims to deliver high-speed internet access via both cabled and Wi-Fi connections to a total of 3,248 rooms across the two locations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 1st September 2021 and running for an initial five-year term until 31st August 2026. The tender was published on 18th December 2020, and the deadline for bids was 5th February 2021. The overall value of the contract is £500,000, and it falls under the CPV classification for networks and internet services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in managed network services and internet provision, particularly those with experience in delivering solutions to educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in similar projects may find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing comprehensive network services that encompass both cabled and Wi-Fi solutions. Given the contract's substantial value and long-term duration, successful bidders could benefit from sustained revenue while enhancing their portfolio in higher education service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T893 Residential Internet Services

Notice Description

A single contractor will be appointed to deliver a managed network service to our student residential accommodation, at our Colchester and Southend Campuses in Essex, delivering high speed internet access. The system must provide both cabled and Wi-Fi internet service provision to every study bedroom at two campuses, Colchester (2686 rooms) and Southend (562 rooms), relevant to the occupancy of the room, and Wi-Fi provision in all study bedrooms and common spaces of each accommodation building. The University is committed to ensuring the successful bidder is "fit for purpose" to deliver the required service and can demonstrate a track record of delivering similar work. The contract period will be for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend at the end of year 5 for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4568dff-e040-474f-a53b-46f615a55518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£767,664 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
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 Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK4 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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