--- title: "Purchase of 3rd Party Programmable Optics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-04" --- # Purchase of 3rd Party Programmable Optics Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f15b029-24dc-4c92-b8ee-2393bd75a785.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is seeking to procure 3rd Party Programmable Optics through an open tender process classified under computer network services. The procurement is intended to facilitate a significant upgrade in network connectivity across the University campus located in Lancaster, UK. The tender was published on 4th May 2017, and the submission deadline for bids is 5th June 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £300,000, and it encompasses both the initial purchase as well as potential future needs, aligning with the University's long-term strategy. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd July 2017 and run until 2nd July 2020. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technology and network infrastructure, particularly those experienced in the supply of advanced optical components. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, fibre optic solutions and who can adapt to evolving technological requirements will be well-positioned to compete. As Lancaster University plans to implement a dual fibre link system across approximately 650 edge switches, firms that can provide innovative and reliable products will enhance their chances of securing a contract in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice Lancaster University has approximately 1,000 edge switches distributed around the University Campus at Bailrigg, Lancaster. These are mostly connected to pairs of distribution switches on 1GE copper (RJ45). A forthcoming move to higher speeds will change how we will be providing connectivity to edge switches; rather than pairs of local distribution switches the distribution switches will be remote from edge switches. We are a fibre rich site and therefore intend to dual connect every edge switch to resilient distribution switches over single mode fibre. The edge switches are currently a mix of 1GE and 10GE SFP/SFP+ uplinks. The initial purchase of the 3rd party programmable optics is for a specific new building. This allows Lancaster University to trial a new network design before rolling out dual fibre links to around 650 edge switches over the next 2 years. This procurement covers both the initial purchase (known as Phase 1) and all future requirements, subject to the agreed wider University strategy and satisfactory performance from the successful supplier. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b8cc9e-32ed-4f04-9a14-3580192c5822 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 4 May 2017 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b8cc9e-32ed-4f04-9a14-3580192c5822 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b8cc9e-32ed-4f04-9a14-3580192c5822 4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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