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title: "Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD"
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# Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642f625c-c6a8-4d44-894c-3025ff2832f4

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is located at Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK. The tender, titled "Tender for a Campus Network Infrastructure & Services Strategic Supplier - AWARD," pertains to the provision of networking equipment, delivery, installation, maintenance, consultancy, and related services. This process falls under the goods category, with a classification focusing on network equipment and infrastructure. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, which concluded the tender period on 26th August 2020. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc for a total value of £4,800,000, commenced on 17th December 2020 and will run until 16th December 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses eager to enter the networking equipment and services market, particularly those specialising in installation and maintenance services. Companies offering innovative networking solutions and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders related to institutional infrastructure projects. With the contract period extending until late 2023, potential suppliers can prepare for upcoming contracts that may emerge as the university seeks to enhance its campus network capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of a preferred supplier of networking equipment, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, consultancy and associated services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fad425f-5191-48bc-ab41-983c757a00d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 16 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fad425f-5191-48bc-ab41-983c757a00d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fad425f-5191-48bc-ab41-983c757a00d8
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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