Planning

Managed Service Provider for WAN Circuits (Soft Market Testing Exercise)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 07:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is initiating a procurement process titled "Managed Service Provider for WAN Circuits (Soft Market Testing Exercise)" aimed at engaging potential providers for leased wide area network (WAN) circuits to connect its campuses and remote sites. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for the completion of engagement by 22nd October 2021. The opportunity falls under the wide area network services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the tender relies on an electronic submission process through the University's e-Tendering platform, In-Tend.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies with expertise in providing managed services for WAN infrastructure would find this procurement aligns with their offerings, particularly those experienced in large-scale network installations and support. The soft market testing exercise allows businesses to share insights and demonstrate their capabilities, fostering potential growth through future procurement contracts with the University of Southampton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service Provider for WAN Circuits (Soft Market Testing Exercise)

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a managed service provider to provide leased WAN (wide area network) circuits between University campuses and remote sites. The managed service provider will be responsible for the provision, installation, support and management of the University's WAN circuits. Connections to the JANET network are not in scope for this procurement. The purpose of this notice is to conduct a Soft Market Testing Exercise to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. Further information on the University's approach to Soft Market Testing can be found by accessing the Soft Market Testing Exercise documents hosted on the University's e-Tendering software (In-Tend) at the address below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this Soft Market Testing exercise and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this Soft Market Testing Exercise can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy document issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Soft Market Testing Questionnaires will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the soft market testing documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Further instructions for the submission of soft market testing questionnaires are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Soft Market Testing Exercise') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the soft market testing exercise, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within In-Tend. The deadline for the return of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaire is 22/10/2021 at 12:00 noon (GMT). This Prior information Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement marketengagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and the University will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the PIN or attending any briefing day (if applicable). Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the University of Southampton will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisio

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a592d9a3-37ea-4897-9402-981ab887416a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b835b98e-7f1c-4d3c-bcd0-3a572887d091
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network 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 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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