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019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services - AWARD

HE PORTAL

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20 Nov 2018 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services" tender, awarded by the HE Portal, is aimed at replacing the existing network core at the University of the West of England (UWE). This project falls within the networks industry category and takes place in the South West, specifically in Bristol. The tender was completed with an award date of 7th September 2018, with a contract period from 18th September 2018 to 28th December 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a minimum estimated value of £850,000 and a total contract value of £950,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and support services, particularly those offering hardware solutions and data network support. Companies capable of providing comprehensive equipment supply, configuration, and ongoing support services would be well-positioned to compete in this process. As the awarded contract includes an initial three-year term with potential for extension based on performance, this creates a sustainable business opportunity for suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and quality in their offerings.

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Notice Title

019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The department supports about 3000 staff, 28000 students and has around 7500 managed laptop and desktop client devices. These are split across approximately 85% that use the wired network infrastructure and 15% that use wireless. The current network core is a Juniper EX8208 virtual chassis, with 3 x 8208 devices as member switches with a pair of XRE200 external routing engines acting as a collapsed core/distribution layer. The UWE network consists of approximately 700 switches over 6 sites. These access layer switches are distributed amongst 133 communications rooms on the various campus with the bulk of these switches installed on the Frenchay campus. These switches are connected to the core across a single mode fibre link. The remote sites have local site routers. These remote site routers connect to the main Frenchay campus via private circuits, with OSPF used as the routing protocol. The University is initially seeking to purchase a replacement Juniper core, encompassing equipment supply, configure and commissioning of the new equipment. Upon successful completion of this procurement, the University intends to enter into an initial three-year combined general supply, support and services contract with the same supplier, with the option to extend for a further 12-month period, dependent on annual satisfactory performance of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504c842-768d-421e-bb95-14738735e329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32428000 - Network upgrade

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 28 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HE PORTAL
Contact Name
Rosie Hale
Contact Email
rosie.hale@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0117 3286686

Buyer Location

Locality
AVON
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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