Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 5

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Teesside University, seeking suppliers for the "Edge Upgrade Year 5" project. This tender falls under the Network Infrastructure category and is located in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and it is being processed through an open procurement method, allowing for wider participation from potential bidders.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide network equipment as part of a long-term infrastructural upgrade. Companies that specialise in information technology, network solutions, or related goods would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the university's network capabilities, offering a valuable partnership with an educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 5

Notice Description

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have been replacing our edge infrastructure over a number of years and are currently in Year 5 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 5, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. This tender is for network equipment only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0d9639f-dd8d-4686-b3cb-6a59b168566e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed0b1f1-6754-4557-a282-0177a16876ae
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441642342166

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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