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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dbff3ca-fed2-419f-a152-fb6e1e4910ed

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## Summary

Teesside University is conducting a public tender for the procurement of data centre upgrade equipment, classified under network equipment (CPV code 32420000). This tender, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Data Centre Upgrade Equipment," is currently in the active planning stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 13 October 2021, and the value of the contract ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000. The contract is anticipated to commence on 15 November 2021 and will last for one year. The geographical focus for delivery is the North East of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network equipment and maintenance services. Suppliers capable of providing advanced data centre infrastructure and support would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the potential for a substantial contract value, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise in Cisco networks and related technologies are encouraged to consider participating in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge including the data centre infrastructure. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the equipment and maintenance to upgrade it's campus data centre infrastructure. 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/2798b696-368c-4faa-a6ee-331bee055553 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 3BX |
| 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

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2798b696-368c-4faa-a6ee-331bee055553

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2798b696-368c-4faa-a6ee-331bee055553
  14th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Data-Centre-Upgrade-Equipment/ZFTVTYMKK4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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