Tender

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to partner with a service provider for Wireless Management Services for their campus network. The procurement is classified under the Internet services category and follows a selective procurement method. The tender deadline is July 12, 2023, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector who can manage Cisco networking infrastructure. The University expects minimal involvement in day-to-day operations from the selected bidder, allowing for significant business growth potential in providing wireless network management services.

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Notice Title

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Notice Description

The University is looking to identify a partner to wholly manage the production WLAN within the University campus, this is to include break fix and maintenance of the WLAN infrastructure, applications, and hardware. The primary aim is to restore normal service operation as quickly as possible to minimise the adverse impact on business operations, ensuring that the best possible levels of service quality and availability are maintained. The University's expectation is the that the successful bidder will provide a service which allows limited involvement from the University in regard to break fix. The successful bidder will need to maintain all agreed core wireless network infrastructure and services including (but not limited too): 1) Cisco networking switches 2) Cisco wireless access points 3) Cisco DNA appliances 4) Cisco wireless LAN controllers 5) Cisco ISE controllers Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cb18041-e9d0-4d6e-a020-c5f71035a092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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