Tender

Network Cabling Services

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 11:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Network Cabling Services," which involves installation, testing, and maintenance of network cabling across multiple campuses, including Talbot and Lansdowne in Poole, United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the services category with CPV codes indicating a focus on network infrastructure, is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers should note key dates, including the enquiry period ending on 27 October 2025 and the submission period closing on 10 November 2025. The project is part of an open procedure procurement method and will have a contract period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those experienced in educational or similar large institutional environments. Companies excelling in network infrastructure, cabling, and component installation could leverage this contract to further establish their reputation and expand their business reach. The open procedure utilised by Bournemouth University allows broad competition, making this an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations alike to demonstrate quality and competitiveness. The combination of service provision and the potential for ongoing equipment sales enhances prospects for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Cabling Services

Notice Description

Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") requires the services of a supplier to provide network cabling services at Bournemouth University's Talbot, Lansdowne, Chapel Gate, Portsmouth and Yeovil campus facilities. The successful supplier will provide installation, testing and maintenance of network cabling services to ensure seamless connectivity across campus facilities. The successful supplier will also be required to provide the ability for BU to purchase equipment, cabling and accessories.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Good contract performance and if prices are held - 2 x 1 years

Planning Information

The purpose of this PME is to gather industry expertise and feedback that will inform the development of our final project and procurement requirements. OBJECTIVES: • Gain a better understanding of suppliers' capabilities, experiences, and innovations. • Identify potential challenges and solutions relevant to the upcoming procurement project. • Inform suppliers about the project's scope, objectives, and key requirements. BU are intending on holding virtual meetings with interested suppliers via Microsoft Teams on FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025. If you wish to be considered for a meeting with BU’s project team, please contact 'procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk' to register your interest with the subject heading “IT/OS/348 - Network Cabling Services - PME”. Within your email, please include details of your experience of providing network cabling services within similar organisations. Please note that while we aim to engage with a broad range of suppliers, it may not be possible to invite all interested parties to a meeting. Participation in this exercise is voluntary, and there is no obligation for BU to meet with every supplier who expresses an interest. This PME is not a request for quotation. BU’s current intention is to conduct an openly advertised tender process at a later stage. There is no obligation for suppliers to respond to this PME. Supplier responses (or lack thereof) to this exercise will NOT be used to determine which suppliers will be carried forward to tender process or in any subsequent evaluation of supplier proposals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054906
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063704-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32400000 - Networks

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olly Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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