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title: "Wired assessment [early engagement]"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Wired assessment [early engagement]

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ca15ae-4ad9-4bd1-ab9e-b73b280c9f47

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## Summary

The University of Salford is planning a tender for a Wired Assessment to review their Networking Infrastructure. The University is looking for suppliers to conduct a comprehensive assessment covering various aspects such as QoS Check, Config/Design Review, Routing Review, and more. The engagement end date for this opportunity is April 29, 2024.

This tender by the University of Salford presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in network upgrades to showcase their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in conducting Wired Assessments may find this tender particularly suitable. Interested businesses can reach out to Umar Farooq at u.farooq5@salford.ac.uk with their expressions of interest and relevant information.

## Notice

The University of Salford is looking to explore a Wired Assessment to assist in the review of our existing Networking Infrastructure. We would like an Assessment which is not limited but as a bare minimum can cover the points below. The output will allow the University IT Team to evaluate the current Networking Infrastructure with a view to looking at improvements in the future and how our current Network operates. Wired Assessment Requirements * QoS Check * Config/Design Review * Routing Review * Physical Inventory * Building/Cabinet Level Network Topology across site * Logical Inventory * Device Port Capacity * Resilience * Example of a previously conducted Wired Assessment report Please provide information as per the below. Supplier Requirements * Confirmation of the above Wired Assessment Requirements and how this is factored into the Wired Assessment * Any other relevant information with regards to the Wired Assessment * A recent example of a Wired Assessment Report * Indicative Costs for the Wired Assessment Please send any expressions of interest with the above information to Umar Farooq via u.farooq5@salford.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353b9099-1f0d-43bb-9acf-177b0b2fb4d0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 13:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353b9099-1f0d-43bb-9acf-177b0b2fb4d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353b9099-1f0d-43bb-9acf-177b0b2fb4d0
  15th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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