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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)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

24 Nov 2021 at 08:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to award a contract for high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections for its new Dubai campus in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th November 2021 and valued at £2,160,000. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated process, allowing the University to contract exclusively with the sole supplier, Du, due to the necessity of integrating with existing services in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-speed internet solutions and ISDN services. Companies that specialise in networking infrastructure, telecommunications support, and service delivery could find potential avenues for growth by collaborating with or competing for future contracts related to the ongoing development and operational needs of the University of Birmingham's Dubai campus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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)

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). Replaces Publication Reference: 2021/S 000-012562 Date: 4 June 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Du 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. The contract will be reviewed during 2024 to be republished for 2024. Du 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. Du are the state owned internet provider. Replaces Publication Reference: 2021/S 000-012562 Date: 4 June 2021.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029208-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

32416000 - ISDN network

72410000 - Provider services

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
18 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
m.duckett@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

DU

Further Information

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