Tender

Network Infrastructure Strategic Partner

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Heriot-Watt University is titled "Network Infrastructure Strategic Partner" and falls under the industry category of network infrastructure goods. The university is based in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, and is seeking a partner to refresh or replace its network infrastructure across its UK and Malaysia campuses. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with key dates including a revised deadline for submitting pre-qualification documentation on 14 April 2022, and invitations to tender expected to be dispatched by 4 May 2022. The project aims to support innovative digital environments and long-term strategic objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure solutions, particularly those offering modern, flexible, and secure technologies. Companies that can provide innovative digital networks suitable for educational settings would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in software-defined networking and supporting digital teaching spaces. This initiative not only enhances Heriot-Watt University's infrastructure but also aligns with the growing demand for robust digital frameworks in educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Network Infrastructure Strategic Partner

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University Network Infrastructure at both the UK and Malaysia campuses is approaching end of life and requires refresh or replacement. This project provides an opportunity to develop a new global network strategy for all campuses underpinned by modern, flexible and secure network technologies that will enable the delivery of long-term strategic objectives. Current and future networking requirements on the UK and Malaysia campuses shall be reviewed under this project in order to enhance global networks to support an innovative, digitally enabled campus which includes embedding a next-generation, software defined network to support state-of-the-art digital teaching spaces as well as enabling research requirements and aspirations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0328df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008772-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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