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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eff2858-cb01-426a-a734-c3abc548d229

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## Summary

Teesside University is conducting a tender for the "Edge Upgrade Year 4" project, part of an ongoing five-year plan to enhance its network infrastructure, specifically focusing on Cisco-based systems. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 29 May 2019. The project falls under the industry category of network infrastructure (CPV code: 32424000) and has a contract value estimated between £100,000 and £500,000. The contract period is projected to commence on 13 June 2019 and conclude by 31 December 2019. Interested suppliers should note that this tender uses an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of participants to submit proposals.

This procurement opportunity presents a compelling avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network infrastructure and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply network equipment are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the University specifically indicating that this tender may be suitable for SMEs, businesses with expertise in providing robust and innovative network solutions can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the education sector.

## Notice

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have been replacing our edge infrastructure over a number of years and are currently in Year 4 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 4, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. This tender is for network equipment only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934310d0-f9a9-42a9-9c8d-cf713cc5aefc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934310d0-f9a9-42a9-9c8d-cf713cc5aefc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934310d0-f9a9-42a9-9c8d-cf713cc5aefc
  3rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Edge-Upgrade-Year-4/X679BTU877
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