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US_23080

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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30 Jan 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is overseeing a Network Replacement Programme (NRP) to upgrade its entire campus infrastructure, including fibre backbone, copper cabling, and network equipment. The project, valued at £200,000, is classified under financial consultancy services and spans internal and external Wi-Fi enhancements, location-based services, improved network resilience, equipment protection, and cyber security. The procurement process is managed under a competitive quotation method and is specially designed for SMEs. The contract period runs from 7 May 2024 to 6 May 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 30 January 2025, with the contract awarded to MacConvilles Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and IT consulting to partake in a comprehensive upgrade project within a prestigious university setting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in surveying, planning, and designing network infrastructure improvements would be ideally suited for this project. Providing advanced technological solutions and ensuring improved cyber security and equipment protection within the educational sector can drive impactful business growth and long-term collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US_23080

Notice Description

The University of Sussex is embarking on a whole campus Network Replacement Programme (NRP). The NRP is a "root-to-tip" replacement of the fibre backbone, copper cabling and network equipment. The NRP programme will also deliver full internal and external Wi-Fi, Location Based Services with improved network resilience, equipment protection and cyber security. The University of Sussex seeks to appoint a Multidisciplinary Consultant (MDC) to support in surveying, designing, planning and on-site support for uplift works to ITS equipment rooms, referred to as Concentration Points (CP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99464b51-8cfe-41d8-a7ea-9aa73e35fe96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfbf4dc-c7b1-4e14-a091-37ceeaa4e7a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2024 - 6 May 2025 6-12 months
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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACCONVILLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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