--- title: "Luminate Education Group - Preferred Infrastructure Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEEDS CITY COLLEGE" published: "2021-06-28" --- # Luminate Education Group - Preferred Infrastructure Provider Buyer: LEEDS CITY COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65534603-fe1e-42e7-bbf4-ee92fb0fe08f.json) ## Summary The Leeds City College is launching a tender titled "Luminate Education Group - Preferred Infrastructure Provider" for the provision and installation of infrastructure services for the Luminate Education Group. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focused on data-transmission cables (CPV Code: 32581100). The open procurement process will conclude on 16 July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and run for a period of 24 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. Interested suppliers must submit their applications using the In-Tend eProcurement system. This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in infrastructure services, particularly those providing data cabling, IT rack systems, and networking equipment. Businesses that excel in delivering installation and maintenance services for telecommunications infrastructure will find this tender suitable. The requirement for flexible, as-needed installations means potential suppliers can compete based on their expertise in custom solutions and responsiveness. Regular monthly reviews during the contractual period indicate a strong emphasis on service quality, which could lead to further business opportunities for successful contractors. ## Notice Luminate Education Group ('the Group') is seeking to appoint a preferred Infrastructure supplier for a period of 24 months with a possible 12 month extension. Infrastructure requirements to include the supply and installation to all members of 'The Group' and include (but not be limited to) the below: Fixed copper (BrandRex / Leviton & Draka) and fibre (BrandRex / Leviton) - Please see Appendix C 'Cabling Installation classifications' for further information Ritall specification 'IT Rack Systems' to include where identified; power distribution, cooling, monitoring, security, fire suppression and modular data centre solutions - Please see Appendix C 'Detailed Specification' for further information Extreme Switching Platform (Core, Distribution and Edge) - Please see Appendix C 'Detailed Specification' for further information Arista and Extreme Wireless Platform - Please see Appendix C 'Detailed Specification' for further information All agreed installations will (where necessary) entail a site survey to determine logistics and exact infrastructure requirement, provision, installation, commissioning, and relevant testing of such. There will be no minimum or set numbers of installations attached to this agreement, infrastructure installations and any associated hardware will be requested 'as and when' required. Given the nature of the requirement, and current infrastructure deployed across the Group estate, alternative manufacturers equipment other to that stipulated will not accepted. Scheduled monthly review meeting will be undertaken throughout the length of the agreed contractual period. The period a preferred Infrastructure provider will remain in place is from 01 August 2021 to 31 July 2023. There will be a single (one time) option to renew for a further 12-month period following directly from this, dependent upon review of service provided. Additional information: All submissions must be returned through our online eProcurement tool, In-Tend. Details of which can be found at this link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ProjectManage/329 Delivery Notes There is no requirement to provide a duplicate hard copy submission. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LEEDS CITY COLLEGE | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS3 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32581100 - Data-transmission cable ## Release History - 28 Jun 2021 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 - 28 Jun 2021 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 - 23 Jun 2021 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 - 23 Jun 2021 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ac6ab-69c0-423a-9b7a-5de21eb54e42 28th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ProjectManage/329 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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