Tender

Partner to provide network equipment and related professional services - Request for Information (RFI)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under the tender ID IT-516-199-2024/3076/Network30RFI/LD/JL. This procurement process seeks a partner to supply network equipment and related professional services. The scope includes the delivery of enterprise-grade and carrier-class network solutions, software, transceivers, access points, cabling, and tailored professional services such as consultation, design, installation, integration, and ongoing support. This is an open procedure below the threshold, and interested parties must submit their responses by 10 January 2025. The project is expected to commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2025. The procurement primarily targets the computer equipment and supplies industry, with additional classifications in network equipment and computer-related professional services. The delivery locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and network solutions sector to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Manchester. Companies with expertise in providing scalable, innovative, and flexible network solutions, as well as those offering comprehensive professional services, are well-suited to compete. Participation in this RFI can lead to long-term business growth by aligning with the University’s strategic objectives to establish best-in-class network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, creating a broad spectrum of opportunities for business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partner to provide network equipment and related professional services - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

We seek a partner to supply network equipment and professional services that can: 1. Deliver a wide range of equipment, including enterprise-grade and carrier-class solutions, as well as ancillary goods such as software, transceivers, access points, and cabling. 2. Provide tailored professional services, including consultation, design, installation, integration, and ongoing support, to complement and strengthen our in-house capabilities. 3. Offer innovative and flexible solutions that align with our strategic objectives, supporting long-term scalability and adaptability in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Through this RFI, we aim to identify potential partners who share our vision and can demonstrate the capacity, expertise, and commitment to support our journey towards creating a best-in-class network infrastructure. Your responses will inform the development of our technical specifications, procurement strategies, and implementation roadmap. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3eb242-3d74-49de-b6bb-62ce471e9e85
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32420000 - Network equipment

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 30 days
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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