Award

UWS: Lanarkshire Campus - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Nov 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland is conducting a limited procurement process for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) services at its new Lanarkshire Campus and other campuses. This tender, identified as UWS: Lanarkshire Campus - Provision of Wide Area Network, has an estimated total value of approximately £300,000 over five years. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with contracts signed on November 17, 2017. The WAN services are required to be installed and commissioned by the end of January 2018, ensuring that the connectivity needs for the educational institution are met promptly.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in WAN and managed network services, particularly those with expertise in educational environments or pre-existing connections in the Lanarkshire region. Given the technical justification for the contract with Datavita, businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in integration and service continuity are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Involvement in this contract can lead to increased visibility and growth within the public sector, particularly within the higher education category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWS: Lanarkshire Campus - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN)

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of the West of Scotland intends to contract with Datavita for the provision of WAN services at its new Lanarkshire Campus and other UWS Campuses.This service has an estimated total cost (for 5 years) of circa GBP 300,000 .

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of Scotland intends to contract with Datavita for the provision of WAN services at its new Lanarkshire Campus and other UWS Campuses.This service has an estimated total cost (for 5 years) of circa GBP 300,000 .

Procurement Information

There is technical justification in services being provided by a particular economic operator for the following reasons.1 There is a pre-existing WAN connection in the Lanarkshire Campus Building which was installed by HFD (via Datavita) who are the Estate Developer for Hamilton Innovation Park. This is shared connection which allows for greater flexibility in bandwidth provision. 2.LAN services which are part of the Managed Services provided by HFD (via Datavita) will be provided through this existing WAN connection. 3.Introducing an additional WAN connection would result in the WAN/LAN being provided through two separate managed services. 4. WAN requires to be installed and commissioned by end Jan'18.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000519584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483000, +44 1418483647

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302567
    UWS: Lanarkshire Campus - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of the West of Scotland intends to contract with Datavita for the provision of WAN services at its new Lanarkshire Campus and other UWS Campuses.This service has an estimated total cost (for 5 years) of circa GBP 300,000 .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309717
    UWS: Lanarkshire Campus - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of the West of Scotland intends to contract with Datavita for the provision of WAN services at its new Lanarkshire Campus and other UWS Campuses.This service has an estimated total cost (for 5 years) of circa GBP 300,000 .

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