--- title: "Nexus IT/Telecoms Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS" published: "2018-03-14" --- # Nexus IT/Telecoms Solution Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5b76ae-c984-438e-b146-543895f97503.json) ## Summary The University of Leeds is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Nexus IT/Telecoms Solution," aimed at providing resilient connectivity and IT services, specifically tailored for tenants. This procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category (CPV 32500000) and has a total value of £1,000,000, with a minimum contract value of £500,000. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2017, and the contract is expected to span from 20th September 2017 to 20th September 2022. This initiative is part of an open procurement process, encouraging competitive bids to fulfil the contract requirements at the specified location, Leeds, LS2 9JT. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and telecommunications, particularly those capable of providing scalable solutions and secure wireless connectivity. Companies offering flexible bandwidth management and transparent pricing structures are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to accommodate over 450 tenant users and adapt to the rising trend of flexible working. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable candidates for this contract, given the supportive measures often in place for their involvement in public sector tenders. ## Notice Nexus is seeking a solution which provides resilient connectivity, IT and telephony services and scalable solutions for tenants. It requires a transparent pricing and billing process that can be presented to its Tenants at request. The ambition is to be 70% let by opening date and at capacity (85%) it is anticipated this would be a 450+ tenant users on site in addition to Virtual users and the Nexus community. The increasing popularity of flexible working, in addition to our ambition to create open networking and collaboration, drives a requirement for a secure wireless network connection. It is expected that the provider will manage a fair usage policy to prevent consistent abuse of the network. There must be the provision to divide the bandwidth between a shared, dedicated, superfast and wireless connectivity at ease within reasonable timescales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea8cfd7-ba3b-4452-80db-58e1523d7528 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 10 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £350,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 9JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ESSENSYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 14 Mar 2018 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea8cfd7-ba3b-4452-80db-58e1523d7528 - 3 Aug 2017 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb96850-7ddd-45ce-9307-a7465b63cac0 - 3 Aug 2017 at 09:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb96850-7ddd-45ce-9307-a7465b63cac0 - 1 Aug 2017 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb96850-7ddd-45ce-9307-a7465b63cac0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea8cfd7-ba3b-4452-80db-58e1523d7528 14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb96850-7ddd-45ce-9307-a7465b63cac0 3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleeds/aspx/Home - https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fneupc.delta-esourcing.com%2Fdelta%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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