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(NU/1538-4) Supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services - 2022 - 2027

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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02 Aug 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to Newcastle University, which is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "(NU/1538-4) Supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services – 2022 - 2027." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically in the networks industry, and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The procurement method used is a selective or restricted procedure, where the tender is now in the Award stage. The contract is set to start on 15th July 2022 and is planned for an initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for three additional 12-month periods, subject to performance and discretion of the university.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware and software maintenance services, particularly those experienced with Huawei's enterprise network systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and telecommunications sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement is limited to suppliers on the designated Dynamic Purchasing System. The project has a competitive range, with valid bid values noted between £161,984 and £809,920, highlighting potential for considerable earnings over the next five years subject to contract extensions.

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Notice Title

(NU/1538-4) Supply of Huawei Enterprise Network Equipment Maintenance Services - 2022 - 2027

Notice Description

The scope of this requirement was for the provision of Huawei Hi-Care hardware and software maintenance and related support services for Newcastle University's Huawei enterprise network infrastructure as detailed in this Invitation to Tender document, for a period of up to five years. This opportunity was only being issued to those appointed to Lot 3 Maintenance Services of the (NU/1538) Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services. This contract is for an initial 24 month period, with 3 x 12 month options to extend, giving a potential of 5 years in total. Not any award value stated is the maximum possible under this contract - the actual value may be significantly less.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this requirement was for the provision of Huawei Hi-Care hardware and software maintenance and related support services for Newcastle University's Huawei enterprise network infrastructure as detailed in this Invitation to Tender document, for a period of up to five years. This opportunity was only being issued to those appointed to Lot 3 Maintenance Services of the (NU/1538) Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services. This contract is for an initial 24 month period, with 3 x 12 month options to extend, giving a potential of 5 years in total. Not any award value stated is the maximum possible under this contract - the actual value may be significantly less

Options: The contract will commence on 15th July 2022 and will operate for an initial 24-months period, ending on 14th July 2024. If the performance of the successful tenderer fulfils the expectations of the University during the initial 24-month contract period, three further 12-month contracts may be awarded at the University's absolute discretion. These options will be taken up in writing, on or before 1st April 2024, 1st April 2025 and 1st April 2026 respectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03584d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021136-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXIGRID

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