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title: "Ethernet Extension"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Ethernet Extension

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba683f3-7132-4d31-98d6-2aab674d2a33

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the "Ethernet Extension" project, which involved installing a 10Gb Ethernet network for a connection relocation from Bower Ashton to F Block. This procurement falls under the information technology sector, specifically within Ethernet networks, and the contract was valued at £85,610. The procurement method used was selective, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period ranging from 31 January 2018 to 1 February 2023. The award notice for this contract was published on 25 July 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data networking and telecommunications, particularly those that can provide large-scale Ethernet solutions. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those capable of delivering the required technical specifications would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The completion of this contract may indicate potential upcoming opportunities as the university continues to enhance its IT infrastructure.

## Notice

Ethernet Extension 10Gb installation charge, 60 months to move the existing Frenchay-BA circuit from D Block at Bower Ashton, to F Block

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c8ce088-ac93-47ad-a33c-8129fbadebe5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,610 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS IRB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32415000 - Ethernet network

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2018 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c8ce088-ac93-47ad-a33c-8129fbadebe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c8ce088-ac93-47ad-a33c-8129fbadebe5
  25th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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