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Maintenance and Support of Cisco Networking hardware and software - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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28 Nov 2018 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking a contract for the maintenance and support of its Cisco networking hardware and software. Classified under the CPV code for "Maintenance and repair of data network equipment", this contract is centrally important to ensure the reliability and security of the university's extensive networking infrastructure across its campuses in Greater Manchester. The tender has concluded, with the awarding date set for 1st November 2018, and the contract will run for 13 months until 31st December 2019. Suppliers were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 18th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with affiliation to Cisco, as the successful supplier is Softcat plc. Companies that offer network maintenance, support services, or are Cisco partners stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process. With the ongoing need for educational institutions to maintain robust networking capabilities, suppliers in the services sector are well-positioned to meet such demands in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Support of Cisco Networking hardware and software - AWARD

Notice Description

The University has a large Cisco networking infrastructure that provides wired and wireless networking across all Campus buildings. As part of provisioning a fit for purpose large enterprise network for students and staff we must ensure that all equipment is resilient, secure, licensed and supportable, all via a relevant and active maintenance agreement contract. The universities current contract for maintenance and support of Cisco networking hardware and software is ending 31.10.18. Therefore we are looking for a new contract for a 13 month duration starting 1.11.18. Cisco are our manufacturer of choice and therefore to be successful in the role the supplier must be a affiliated partner of Cisco. The university has an infrastructure of Cisco Hardware physically located and operational across a number of University Campus sites. Suppliers who are interested in bidding should complete and return Document 1 and 2 by the closing date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b84d737d-7186-4047-8cd2-e1965925ff1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524535c-b65c-4f28-aa61-b8ae95a6e2f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,830 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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