Award

Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2023 at 08:58

Tender

06 Sep 2022 at 15:45

Planning

02 Dec 2021 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service" contract. The University is seeking to modernize its network infrastructure to support digital learning and collaboration across its operations in Lancashire and globally. This is a significant opportunity with a contract value of £11,265,210.57 GBP. The procurement method adopted was a Restricted procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 11th October 2022 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2023 and ending on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in network modernisation services and hardware consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are considered suitable for participation. Companies with expertise in delivering high-performance network solutions, security, sustainability, and operational excellence are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University, as the buying organisation, is based in Preston, UK, and invites relevant businesses to engage in this transformative opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service

Notice Description

The University is making a series of strategic significant investments in information technology to empower world class learning and teaching and to deliver an enhanced experience for all consumers of University services. This is particularly relevant due to the shift in practices created by Covid-19, which accelerated digital learning and collaboration across all parts of the University. The Modern Network is a key part of the Information & Technology Strategy. It is an ambitious undertaking that seeks to blend high performance and capacity with flexibility, robustness, security, ease of use, a global reach, sustainability, promotion of digital equality and social inclusion, creating a positive economic impact and operational excellence. The Modern Network is a transformation of the current network which serves students, staff, and wider partners in Lancashire, in the UK and globally. This is a huge and exciting opportunity to create a prestigious, advanced digital environment that will power the future success of the University. Additional information: UCLan is running this procurement process as a Restricted procedure (two-stage process). The SQ is available through the e-Sourcing portal and must be completed there.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f753c193-4a73-40a6-bfbe-53bce8ce0f8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d09570d-91b9-4b7e-b583-419e00d6c9a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,265,210 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROC TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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