D3 Tenders | Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation for The University of Birmingham

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Notice Title

Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation for The University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation. The University has issued a Request for Information (RFI) document on our E-Tendering portal In-Tend to gain a better understanding of the market, and understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. Following supplier engagement, it is the University's intention to conduct a tender exercise with a select list of suppliers. To finalise this list, additional supplier-specific information may be requested as needed. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation. . Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

The University has published a Request for Information (RFI) document on our In-Tend E-Tendering Portal. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation (FRAM0475-25) and complete and return the RFI document attached to the In-Tend project. Any clarification questions should be submitted via the In-Tend portal. The deadline for clarification questions will close on the 5th May 2026 at 5PM. The University reserves the right to not respond to any questions received after the deadline. The purpose of this RFI is to gather high level information on supplier capability, service models, and experience in delivering resilient Wi Fi and network services in high density residential environments typical of university accommodation. This RFI forms part of an informal exploratory exercise and does not constitute a procurement process, invitation to tender, or commitment to award a contract. No contract or agreement shall arise from this RFI, and the University accepts no obligation to proceed to any subsequent stage. Responses may be used to form an informal shortlist of suppliers who may be invited to participate in any future competitive exercise. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee further engagement, nor does non participation preclude suppliers from taking part in future procurement opportunities. The engagement deadline provided is an estimate only. The University reserves the right to extend the date above to engage further with suppliers if required.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e5a
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039584-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
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

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72400000 - Internet services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 7 May 20264 days to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039584-2026
30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039398-2026
29th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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