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title: "Wired and Wireless Network Equipment for the Aura Innovation Centre The Aura Innovation Centre is a University of Hull project in receipt of ERDF funding for the construction and fit out of a new building focused on the development and support of the energy estuary. This opportunity is for the wired and wireless network which is required to support the operation of the building. All of the procurement documents can be found here: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL"
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# Wired and Wireless Network Equipment for the Aura Innovation Centre The Aura Innovation Centre is a University of Hull project in receipt of ERDF funding for the construction and fit out of a new building focused on the development and support of the energy estuary. This opportunity is for the wired and wireless network which is required to support the operation of the building. All of the procurement documents can be found here: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d48b2bb-dcc6-48c4-b269-6f03ab18df4d

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## Summary

The University of Hull is conducting an open tender for the provision of wired and wireless network equipment for the Aura Innovation Centre, a project supported by the European Regional Development Fund. This opportunity focuses on the development of infrastructure necessary for the operation of the new facility aimed at promoting innovation in low-carbon energy. The tender period concluded on 24th June 2019, with the contract award published on 27th October 2020. The total value of the procurement is approximately £90,000, and services will be required in Hull, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the technology and network services sector. Companies that specialise in data network management, computer network services, and those with experience in providing support for innovative energy projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, especially those looking to contribute to the low-carbon agenda and to enhance their service offerings within collaborative and innovative environments.

## Notice

In early 2018 The University of Hull's (hereafter referred to as the University) Aura Innovation Centre (AIC) was awarded funding of PS12 million from the European Regional Development Fund, Regional Growth Fund Green Port Growth Programme and match funding from the University of Hull. The Centre is set to provide large businesses and SMEs with the space to collaborate and innovate to deliver low-carbon energy and clean growth. The England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 is providing up to PS4m of funding towards the AIC construction and support to SMEs. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund (the "Grant Funder"). Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects, which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regeneration. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding The focus of the AIC will be about providing practical support to SMEs to develop their products and services to meet the low-carbon agenda and to provide a collaborative space to facilitate the involvement of academia and large business in one space. Its aim is to foster innovation and research to address the real challenges faced by the offshore wind and low-carbon energy industries. It will also be about developing and rooting an effective low-carbon energy supply chain in the Energy Estuary with the ultimate goal of regenerating a region and contributing to clean growth, which is central to the UK's Industrial Strategy. When opened, the AIC will have a number of different areas and facilities to support businesses in the area to benefit from the growing supply chain. The AIC will include Business Areas and Solutions Areas as well as meeting spaces and research zones. The equipment in the Solutions Areas will range from high spec 3D printers, big data super computer access through to metals and plastics testing equipment and product development facilities. As the centre grows, the aim is to provide SMEs with support and advice through each of the stages of product or service development - from ideas generation through to R&D, testing, analysis and taking the product to market. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for the wired and wireless network equipment required within the Aura Innovation Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042f904d-18bd-4e3f-bef0-5570dfa21337 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,000 |
| 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 HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042f904d-18bd-4e3f-bef0-5570dfa21337
- 24 May 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d295c3-e8f0-4747-97ee-2e2994dd04cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042f904d-18bd-4e3f-bef0-5570dfa21337
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d295c3-e8f0-4747-97ee-2e2994dd04cb
  24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Hull e-tendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

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