Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

08 Jul 2019 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Teesside University for the "Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender" in the field of network infrastructure. This tender is classified under goods and has an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum contract value set at £100,000. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 5th August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th August 2019, concluding on 31st October 2019. Located in Middlesbrough, North East England, this open procurement invites businesses to propose their plans and products.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in network infrastructure. Businesses that provide Cisco network equipment or similar products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The structure of the open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, allowing innovative solutions to be presented for the University’s ongoing upgrade of its network infrastructure.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender

Notice Description

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have been replacing our edge infrastructure over a number of years and are currently in Year 4 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 4, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. This tender is for network equipment only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73ee469-4202-4334-b13b-6260fed13d90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147761fd-0801-455e-9e56-1a3c05e4f367
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 1-6 months
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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441642342166

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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