Tender

IT Infrastructure refresh for Student Halls and surrounding buildings at Carmarthen Campus

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

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Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is currently conducting a tender process for an IT infrastructure refresh at the Carmarthen Campus, focusing on enhancing networking infrastructure within student halls and surrounding buildings. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically related to hardware, with a total estimated value of £200,000. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 12th July 2021. Interested suppliers should submit their electronic responses via the designated Sell2Wales platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT hardware and networking solutions, particularly those with expertise in Aruba technology and wireless access systems. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enhance user experience and integrate advanced networking protocols will be particularly well-suited to compete. Overall, this project aims to not only improve the infrastructure at the university but also create a pathway for suppliers to expand their business and engage in long-term partnerships with a key educational institution.

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Notice Title

IT Infrastructure refresh for Student Halls and surrounding buildings at Carmarthen Campus

Notice Description

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David are in the process of upgrading the networking infrastructure within the Carmarthen campus to improve the student halls and surrounding buildings. UWTSD are solidifying the current footprint of Aruba hardware within the site and wish to take advantage of the technological advantages of having both Aruba switching and wireless access points providing internet services across the campus. In taking Aruba hardware, UWTSD will have a Single OS (operating System) across their switches across its campuses and will allow long term integration with the existing ClearPass infrastructure with full ClearPass integration including Dynamic Segmentation, User Based Tunnelling, and Dynamic User Roles. As part of this integration, UWTSD will take advantage of the opportunity to either introduce (or expand) the current VRF, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP protocols across the network. Aruba switching provides the ability to have Smart rate copper interfaces run at 1,2.5,10Gb/s across the network and in room, WiFi6 APs will be introduced to improve the student experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David are in the process of upgrading the networking infrastructure within the Carmarthen campus to improve the student halls and surrounding buildings. UWTSD are solidifying the current footprint of Aruba hardware within the site and wish to take advantage of the technological advantages of having both Aruba switching and wireless access points providing internet services across the campus. In taking Aruba hardware, UWTSD will have a Single OS (operating System) across their switches across its campuses and will allow long term integration with the existing ClearPass infrastructure with full ClearPass integration including Dynamic Segmentation, User Based Tunnelling, and Dynamic User Roles. As part of this integration, UWTSD will take advantage of the opportunity to either introduce (or expand) the current VRF, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP protocols across the network. Aruba switching provides the ability to have Smart rate copper interfaces run at 1,2.5,10Gb/s across the network and in room, WiFi6 APs will be introduced to improve the student experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02be13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013984-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
heidi.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1267676767

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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