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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)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Sep 2024 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to its Dubai campus located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). The contract, awarded to Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC, spans from 2024 to 2028. Key procurement details include a focus on the "Provider services" category, with a specific CPV code for ISDN network services. The tendering process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This approach was necessitated by the fact that Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC is the sole provider of these services in the region. The contract is valued at AED 13,000,000 and was signed on 16th September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and telecommunications sectors. Although restricted to a single supplier in this case, similar tenders offer potential growth avenues for companies specialising in advanced connectivity solutions and network support. Businesses that can provide comprehensive, integrative telecommunication systems and support services, particularly in academic or campus environments, would find similar opportunities particularly lucrative. The University of Birmingham’s commitment to integrating state-of-the-art technological infrastructure underscores a growing demand for specialised services, which could be met by agile and innovative enterprises capable of providing high-quality, reliable connectivity solutions.

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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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity, business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) campus building within Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This contract will be for 2024 to 2028. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC 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. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider.

Procurement Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC 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. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider and the sole supplier to the region and therefore the University of Birmingham Dubai are restricted to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030714-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Nicola Handley
Contact Email
n.j.handley@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

EMIRATES INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PJSC

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