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Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai Campus

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2021 at 09:07

Award

04 Jun 2021 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to provide high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections at its Dubai Campus, located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Etisalat Group for a total value of £2.16 million spanning from 2021 to 2024. The procurement method used was a limited approach, with no prior call for competition, necessitated by the integration of existing services and the region's sole supplier restriction.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for telecommunications and IT service providers that specialise in internet and network solutions. Businesses with experience in offering similar services in academic or large organisation settings would find this tender suitable, especially those capable of providing robust support to adapt to the unique requirements of an educational institution abroad. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the Middle Eastern market, especially within the UAE, should consider this sector as a fruitful avenue for business development.

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Notice Title

Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai Campus

Notice Description

Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Etisalat Group for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity, business ISDN connections, services and support to the new University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) campus building within Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). The new campus opens in September 2021. This contract will be for 2021 to 2024, and will be reviewed during 2024 to be republished for 2024. Etisalat currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision. 3 year contract at maximum PS720k (plus VAT) per year (PS2.16m plus VAT in total) Etisalat Group Office 408 Al Owais Building Al Ittihad Road Deira Dubai U.A.E.

Procurement Information

It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the onsite provision. Etisalat are a sole supplier to the region and therefore the University of Birmingham Dubai are restricted to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b884
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029211-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32416000 - ISDN network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETISALAT GROUP

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