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title: "Network Equipment Refresh"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Network Equipment Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f908b53-f9e0-42bd-a995-6816a064d34d

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the project titled "Network Equipment Refresh". The project involves refreshing wired and wireless network infrastructure over a period of 5 years, ending by July 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 15, 2022. The contract value is £3,500,000, and Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc has been awarded the contract. The University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon, and the industry category is Networks.

This opportunity for business growth in network infrastructure services is well-suited for suppliers experienced in providing network equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable, given the University's interest in working with qualified suppliers to support their network refresh project. The contract period spans from December 2022 to July 2027, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for suppliers in the network technology sector.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier, to support in the refreshing of its wired and wireless network infrastructure. The refresh will be carried out as a rolling project of activity over the next 5 years, to be completed by July 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1855c6e-eaa6-4a04-b930-7e0ac01c1121 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32415000 - Ethernet network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32423000 - Network hubs
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1855c6e-eaa6-4a04-b930-7e0ac01c1121

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1855c6e-eaa6-4a04-b930-7e0ac01c1121
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54254&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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