Tender

Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is seeking to purchase network equipment for its Innovation Centres in Cornwall, specifically requiring Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems and dual Firewalls. The tender is currently in the 'open' procurement stage, with the tender period ending on 5th December 2022 and the contract period starting on 6th December 2022 and ending on 7th December 2022. The opportunity is best suited for businesses in the goods category, with a focus on network equipment, and located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Plymouth presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in network equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for such firms. Companies interested in providing innovative solutions for network hardware and cybersecurity aspects would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise, especially those looking to expand their operations in the South West region of the UK.

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Notice Title

Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

Notice Description

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems border (called an Exinda) and the dual Firewalls exposed to the internet via the University of Plymouth network, at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab837b96-eb26-48a8-93f3-e9c49e858164
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec141b7-67f9-4e90-8b2c-dd254fb48133
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2022 - 7 Dec 2022 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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