Tender

NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN)

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

18 Jan 2017 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is initiating a public procurement contract titled "NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN)" within the wide area network services industry, taking place at their Nottinghamshire location. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 24 January 2017. This contract seeks a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evolve the University’s WAN services into a cutting-edge Software Defined network, following a structured three-stage plan which begins with foundational upgrades and progresses to a hybrid and ultimately a fully software-defined system. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2020, with the open procurement method facilitating broader participation from interested vendors.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the managed services and telecommunications sectors. Companies with capabilities in network management, software-defined networking, and virtualised network functions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their flexibility and innovative solutions to meet the University’s evolving requirements. Engaging with this tender could result in a significant service provision partnership that enhances the University’s telecommunications infrastructure, benefiting both the institution and the selected vendor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN)

Notice Description

The International Campus Network (ICN) is the University's communications backbone connecting the international campuses. The University of Nottingham are seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner that has the ability to support, enable and mentor the University's service delivery capabilities. The objective of this contract is to transform the WAN service from the static provision of bandwidth between campuses to a service that evolves from its current state to a 'state of the art' SD (Software Defined) WAN with NFV (Network Function Virtualisation). In collaboration with the incumbent service provider the University has developed a Global WAN Strategy. The strategy suggests a 3 Stage approach: 1. Stage 1 - Foundation 2. Stage 2 - Hybrid WAN 3. Stage 3 - SD WAN and NFV The pace at which the University evolves through these stages will be determined by its ability to execute a series of discrete tasks and work packages that prepare it for each stage and by the ability of the Managed Service Provider to evolve the services in lock step with the University. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 24 January 2017 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e7a176-78c3-45f3-803e-016e1cfef8c8
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Sally Hopkin
Contact Email
bbzsh@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01158232230

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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