Tender

Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

01 Apr 2019 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Keele University is initiating a public procurement process titled "Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub." This tender, categorised under the main procurement category of goods, seeks to supply active network equipment, including Wired, Wireless, and Telephony systems, required for the Smart Innovation Hub located in Keele, Staffordshire (postal code ST5 5BG). The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently active, with a tender period that ends on 2nd May 2019. Key deadlines include a requirement for all equipment deliveries by 19th July 2019, and the contract period will run from 1st July 2019 to 31st December 2021, amounting to a total contract value of £131,000. This project is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund as part of the EU Growth Programme 2014-2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those experienced in providing network infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of delivering active network equipment and services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of funding bodies like the ERDF signifies additional support for bidders, indicating that the chosen supplier may benefit from collaboration with substantial resources for innovation and development within the university's initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the supply of active network equipment, wired, wireless and telephony and specific items within the communications room of the Smart Innovation Hub (SIH) at Keele University in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. Important note all of the Equipment needs to be supplied by 19th July 2019 as detailed within the tender specification. The contract will run for the period 1st July 2019 to 31st December 2021. The University is looking to appoint a single supplier to undertake the requirements for the provision of IT Equipment Network Infrastructure for the Smart Innovation Hub. Funding- The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme 2014-2020. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. "The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part-funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020." Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4960356-4dcb-4947-8a03-d67f806ee082
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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