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title: "Network Core refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0852cd1f-1b34-413f-bfda-615685703489"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-10-17"
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# Network Core refresh

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0852cd1f-1b34-413f-bfda-615685703489

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## Summary

The Liverpool John Moores University is planning a tender process for the Network Core refresh project, involving the replacement of 10 Cisco routers. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 7th November 2023. The project falls under the industry category of Integrated network and is located in Liverpool, England.

This tender for the Network Core refresh project by Liverpool John Moores University presents opportunities for suppliers to engage with the university in outlining a strategy and roadmap for the project. Businesses specializing in network infrastructure, security solutions, and IT equipment provision would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested companies should take note of the engagement end date to participate effectively.

## Notice

LJMU have a requirement to replace an aging core of 10x Cisco routers. It is recognized that decisions made here need to take into consideration the distribution and edge tiers of the network as well as security and management. This document invites suppliers to engage with LJMU to outline a strategy & roadmap to include the core, distribution, wired & wireless edge, security & monitoring. The output of this engagement will lead to a competitive procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cdef47-8b3d-4921-a3bb-667ea4884030 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413000 - Integrated network

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cdef47-8b3d-4921-a3bb-667ea4884030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cdef47-8b3d-4921-a3bb-667ea4884030
  17th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
  Please access the documentation and submit your RFI return via In-Tend.

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