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New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of The West Of England has completed a selective procurement process for a new intersite connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT, with a 10 Gbit/s data transfer capacity, to be in effect from 2024 to 2029. The process resulted in an award valued at £37,573.35, utilising the JISC framework agreement. Located in Bristol, the higher education services category procurement had important tender dates concluding on 7th May 2024, with the contract period running from 8th May 2024 to 9th May 2024. The supplier, Jisc Services Limited, an SME based in Bristol, was confirmed on 7th May 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in high-speed data connections, networking equipment, and related services within the higher education sector. Businesses capable of providing robust technical support and infrastructure to sustain a high-capacity data transfer system will find this contract beneficial for fostering long-term growth through sustained engagement with an established university. The procurement method, a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasises the need for competitive pricing and proven service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029

Notice Description

Framework used: JISC Framework New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT at 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029 Annual Charge & Installation Charge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4beceeb-323a-45d3-a03f-da16fcf4ec84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7936ad89-ad00-44ce-ae00-97cd76f4dd2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,573 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 9 May 2024 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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