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US_22103 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - Internal Campus Enabling Works

University of Sussex

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2024 at 10:34

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Tender

15 Jun 2022 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the delivery of internal enabling works relating to the replacement of its IT network infrastructure at the Falmer Campus. This substantial project, which falls under the construction industry category, aims to provide a modern, secure, high-speed wired and wireless data network to enhance the campus's technological capabilities. The awarded contract involves the design and delivery of independent power supplies, cooling systems for ITS network equipment rooms, and fibre data cabling installation, in addition to building fabric changes to support these enhancements. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14th October 2024, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contracts, valued at £6,231,687.50, were signed on 9th October 2024, with Capita Business Services Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in electrical installation, mechanical installations, and IT network infrastructure. The scope of work required spans various specialised services including the installation of cable infrastructure, cooling systems, and mechanical installations, making it suitable for firms that can offer multidisciplinary capabilities. By participating in this high-visibility project, businesses can establish or strengthen their relationship with a prominent educational institution, potentially leading to further collaboration on future strategic developments at the University of Sussex. The contract's scale and the university's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure underscore the importance and potential growth benefits for the involved suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US_22103 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - Internal Campus Enabling Works

Notice Description

This notice of tender is for the delivery of the internal enabling works for the replacement of the University's IT Network Infrastructure. This is a highly visible flagship programme for the provision of a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network for the entire UoS Falmer Campus. The upgrade of the network infrastructure is instrumental to the University of Sussex achieving its strategic objectives, and central to the delivery of strategic developments in the ITS and Estates roadmap. The project driver being in direct response to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. This works package will therefore deliver the following scope of works: * Design and delivery of independent power supplies for each ITS network equipment room (195 No.) * Design and delivery of cooling systems for critical ITS network equipment room (81 No.) * Fibre data cabling install, internal and external cable runs (Whole Campus) * Fabric building changes for associated fibre and power cabling install (Whole Campus)

Lot Information

Principal Contractor, site management

Principal Contractor, Site management

Lot 2: ITS Equipment rooms uplift (Electrical and Ventilation)

The university will be running a procurement process under the "Competitive procedure with Negotiation". Providers interested in tendering should register with Proactis to view and access the Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) and supporting Documentation - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Lot 3: Data cabling install (Inter & intra building)

Data cabling install (Internal & External to the buildings)

Building fabric alterations and enabling for data cabling

Building fabric alterations and enabling works for data cabling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0346f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032926-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45450000 - Other building completion work

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,231,687 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Sussex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Capita Business Services Ltd

Further Information

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