Tender

Provision of a Managed Networks Service with a Capital Funded Technical Refresh

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

14 Nov 2018 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently seeking a partner for the "Provision of a Managed Networks Service with a Capital Funded Technical Refresh." This procurement is classified under Networks and spans various services including Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and telecommunications equipment. The tender is at the Planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 14 December 2018. The contract period is expected to begin on 8 July 2019 and will run until 31 July 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £11 million, with a minimum value of £8 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services. Companies that can provide innovative network solutions, integrated communication systems, and advanced security measures will be particularly well-suited to bid. The University of Exeter's commitment to transforming its IT provision offers a platform for growth, making this tender an attractive prospect for experienced suppliers looking to establish a long-term partnership in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Networks Service with a Capital Funded Technical Refresh

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is embarking on a journey to transform its IT provision and move to Digital Services which underpin the University's aspiration to combine teaching excellence and high levels of student satisfaction with world class research. The University's Network is a key foundation stone in this journey and it needs to be a solid platform on which the other Digital services can be built. To this end the University is looking for a partner to join it on this journey transforming the Network/Telecoms provision of today into the connected campus of tomorrow. Suppliers that would like to express an interest in this opportunity must do so at the following URL: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER; suppliers are required to search for and select the appropriate tender from the list of current opportunities. Once suppliers have expressed an interest, they will be required to complete and upload the Supplier Information Form and NDA via the correspondence function on the CTM portal. Please ensure that the NDA is signed with a wet ink signature as electronic signatures are not acceptable. Once confirmed as a bona fide supplier the Procurement Documents that set out the information about the project available at this time will be sent to you via the CTM portal. The network service experience should be the same regardless of the method of connection (LAN, WIFI, External), the only difference perhaps being the layer of security. Communication with other users should also be possible without worrying about location or device. Security is paramount to the University's success the network must utilise modern security technologies and configuration to mitigate and proactively alert on attacks. This includes the ability for the University to gain and maintain accreditations such as Cyber Essentials and ISO27001. Unified Communications is replacing traditional telephony, the University of Exeter increasingly needs its staff and students to be able to communicate and collaborate from a variety of devices. The University is keen to understand how it can improve its existing telecoms provision and enable its staff and students to collaborate whilst still being able to provide traditional telephone capabilities. The network hardware refresh is a priority and the new hardware needs to underpin the University's vision and manage the growth in use expected as more services turn to cloud computing. Currently the University has separate contracts for each of the network services included in the scope of the project: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Fixed voice and mobile telecoms. The managed service elements of the project will bring together disparate contracts under one supplier, who the University internal networks team will build a strong partner relationship with. The current estate must be supported by this partner from day one of the contract and assist the University on its journey to any new technologies installed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c22439-07e5-4c9f-9cce-3be816dc7c82
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32410000 - Local area network

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212210 - Networking software development services

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72400000 - Internet services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2026 Over 5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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