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title: "Network Equipment and Licences - AWARD"
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# Network Equipment and Licences - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-359f4d29-cc9b-45d4-a58d-30b8f935c833

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for Network Equipment and Licences as part of their Network Modernisation project. The procurement method used was a Selective procedure with a Restricted procedure. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 17th September 2025. The University is looking to establish a strong relationship with the supplier and expects excellent Value for Money.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies providing network equipment to grow their business. Companies with a focus on hardware supplies and network solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender initiated by Manchester Metropolitan University. The University is located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, and is seeking suppliers who can handle multiple deliveries, storage, and warranties for the equipment.

## Notice

The University is currently undergoing a Network Modernisation project to facilitate the transformation of the University's IT infrastructure. As part of this the University are investing in new hardware. The aim of this tender is to find a supplier to facilitate these purchases, storage, multiple deliveries and warranties. The University intends to establish a strong relationship with the successful provider built on a culture of constructive challenge, successful delivery and continuous improvement and expects to receive excellent Value for Money from

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ae3775-48f4-42d5-b8df-f7c29fc8df93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ae3775-48f4-42d5-b8df-f7c29fc8df93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ae3775-48f4-42d5-b8df-f7c29fc8df93
  19th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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