Tender

Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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23 Jun 2022 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement is currently being conducted by Cardiff University, based in Cardiff, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically in the network cabling industry, with a total estimated value of £750,000. Key dates include the availability of procurement documents until 25th July 2022 and a mandatory site visit scheduled for the week commencing 1st August 2022. The tender submission deadline is on 12th August 2022, and it will be processed through an open procedure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, particularly those capable of supplying and installing copper and fibre optic cabling along with associated civil works. Businesses that can manage project execution, deliver associated hardware, and provide documentation and project reports will find this contracting opportunity particularly relevant. Cardiff University seeks to establish a framework with a single supplier, indicating a good prospect for a business to build a long-term partnership, especially with an emphasis on community benefits and social outcomes included in the contract performance conditions.

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Notice Title

Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works. The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University's Network Cabling Standards

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works. The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University's Network Cabling Standards The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation and associated surveys to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Data Network Infrastructure. The installation and patching of active equipment such as network switches / wireless access points / VoIP handsets The physical patching of horizontal and backbone cabling into active network equipment and installing interconnect links between passive and active network cabinets as requested. The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation, civil works and associated configuration to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Backbone Network Infrastructure. Project Management and services required to deploy and support the deployment/expansion of Fibre Optic cabling across the University's Campus including fibre provisioning. Fibre installation can be single mode or multimode fibre and includes inter building deployment and intra building deployment across the University estate. Both traditional and Blown Fibre solutions installations would be required depending on project requirements. Civil works necessary to support inter building fibre deployments - including the negotiation and provision of any necessary civil works permits/street works licenses Account management for the duration of the project. Suppliers must provide documentation updates. These include test results, work logs, project reports, and onsite update of the AutoCAD documentation held by the University. Supply and installation of network cabinets, frames, or racks.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017172-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Feb 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paynterjk@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

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