Award

Network Data Links

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

22 Jul 2024 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a public procurement process for Networking Data Links to ensure the resilience of network provision across its locations in case of faults or service breaks. This tender, categorised under "Data network management services," was conducted through a single tender action, classified as "below threshold," meaning it was a direct procurement method. The contract period started on 15 July 2023 and will end on 31 July 2024. The project location is in Norwich, at the postcode NR4 7TJ. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the data network management sector, especially those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in network resilience solutions are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Wavenet Limited, exemplifies the type of business that benefits from such opportunities. Engaging in these procurement processes can help businesses expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Network Data Links

Notice Description

Networking data links between UEA locations to ensure resilience of network provision in case of fault service break. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-886ab0de-1bfd-43d7-917e-b5d813d001e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2179033d-f454-491a-ab1d-b7c85918cb85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315200 - Data network management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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