Tender

1877 Provision of Replacement Networking Solution for De Monfort University, Leicester

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Nov 2023 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a replacement networking solution. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for December 20, 2023. The contract period for the service is scheduled to start on April 1, 2024, and run until March 31, 2029. This opportunity falls under the services category in the IT industry, aimed at enhancing the campus network infrastructure to meet modern digital demands.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in IT services, consulting, and software development sectors, to compete for a contract with De Montfort University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this procurement, which follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers must be able to provide the specified networking technology and meet the university's requirements outlined in the tender documentation. The selected vendor will work closely with the university to implement a modern, secure, and robust networking solution to support the creation of a smart digital campus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1877 Provision of Replacement Networking Solution for De Monfort University, Leicester

Notice Description

The University requires the Provision of Replacement Networking Solution. DMU has operated its existing campus network design and infrastructure since 2011. Our business model and demands of our customers have changed significantly during this period, as has the technical capabilities that network providers can deliver. The existing solution, whilst functional, is now end of life and cannot deliver the functionality required to securely support the growing digital demands of our users. Unless our campus network infrastructure is upgraded, we are unable to provide the enhanced security benefits and functionality of a modern, supported network and deliver the foundational elements that underpin our approved digital strategy. Following the carrying out of a thorough network / market review at a vendor level, DMU has now identified that Extreme networks can provide and offer the best optimal technology to support DMU's future requirements. The Extreme wired network will also integrate well with our existing HP Aruba WiFi technology, to allow us to maximise recent investments in this area. This choice will also support the desired move to a hybrid cloud architecture, providing fast, secure, resilient access to systems regardless of their location An internal business case has been produced and signed off within DMU and now DMU wish to proceed ahead with a competitive procurement to purchase such a replacement network. This procurement represents a Further Competition against the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 (Framework), Lot 2a LAN: Local Connectivity Services; in order to now identify a trusted Extreme partner for the University to work with going forward that can provide a finalised design / Bill of Materials and implement / support a modern, secure and robust campus network in 2024 that will underpin the creation of a smart digital campus for DMU for the future. Full details of the University's Requirements can be found in the Specification contained within this ITT (Schedule 2). As already alluded to in the preceding paragraphs above, DMU has now settled on a chosen technology platform going forward, following the carrying out of a comprehensive network / market review and now wishes to procure a Solution and associated working partner. This procurement is open to any supplier present on Lot 2a of the above-mentioned Framework, who is therefore certified / able at to provide the specified technology referred to in the paragraphs above, and as set out in more detail in our Requirements at Schedule 2 of this ITT. Additional information: All information relating to the publishing and Requirements of this procurement and subsequent proposed Contract can be found on the InTend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home. Contract Reference: 1877/23. Contract Title: Provision of Replacement Networking Solution. For: De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce9d695b-6608-433f-8813-e6d7b96b84d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e96782-6f6c-44ad-9b7a-6da1bf016b53
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Whitehall
Contact Email
paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01162078794

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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