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title: "Tender for the Provision of Networking Equipment - AWARD"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Tender for the Provision of Networking Equipment - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-664e857a-2774-4139-b66c-586ff450f440

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is currently at the award stage for the tender titled "Tender for the Provision of Networking Equipment", which focuses on the provision, delivery, installation, and maintenance of networking equipment. This procurement falls within the goods category and is associated with the CPV classification for network equipment (CPV code 32420000). The contract period is set to last 12 months, starting from 3rd June 2019 to 2nd June 2020, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. Key details include a tender period that concluded on 13th May 2019, and the procurement method is classified as selective via a restricted procedure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking equipment and related services, especially those capable of meeting installation and maintenance requirements for data network equipment. Suppliers in the tech sector, particularly those focusing on networking solutions, would be well-suited to compete in this market. Given the size of the contract, this could also provide a platform for larger suppliers to expand their footprint within the educational sector, while fostering potential partnerships for smaller firms through the supply chain.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a preferred supplier of networking equipment - supply, delivery, installation and maintenance. This is a mini competition under the NEUPC - HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS) - LOT 2. The contract is for 12months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46380920-a885-4764-bb69-5f481882e726 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2020 |
| 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 | 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46380920-a885-4764-bb69-5f481882e726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46380920-a885-4764-bb69-5f481882e726
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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