Tender

Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2

NEUPC LTD

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Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is conducting a tender titled "Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2" aimed at establishing a National Framework Agreement for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services to UK Higher Education Institutions. With an estimated value of £60 million, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the networking industry. The tender period is set to conclude on 20 December 2021, while the contract period is slated to commence on 3 October 2022 and extend until 30 October 2026. This opportunity is relevant across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the networking sector. Companies specialising in the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and consultancy of networking equipment would be well-suited to compete in this process, especially those that can provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs outlined in the various lots of the framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Higher Education Networking Supply & Services 2

Notice Description

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to develop a National Framework Agreement to service the requirements of UK Higher Education Institutions and Associate members for the supply of Networking Equipment and Services through a framework for Higher Education Networking equipment and services, for the supply, installation, storage, maintenance, and repair of Networking Equipment and Networking Consultancy provision. This framework may consist of 4 lots to provide a complete provision of network equipment (lot 1), network services (lots 2 and 3) and Consultancy (lot 4).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f42ad87d-d421-4171-a344-470c0c08b34e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc16853d-322f-42e5-8984-898a5f8485d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 4-5 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
NEUPC LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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