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title: "Expression of interest for Blown Fibre Optical products."
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Expression of interest for Blown Fibre Optical products.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d2aac23-e815-486a-add7-563d2e92928f

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## Summary

The University of Salford is planning a procurement process for Blown Fibre Optical products. The project involves appointing a manufacturer for a new campus-wide fibre network, with a potential duration of 5 years starting in 2024. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is 27th October 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry categories of Communications network and Telecommunications equipment and supplies, with a delivery address in M5 4WT, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the communications and telecommunications industries to partner with the University of Salford. Businesses well-suited to compete would offer expertise in blown fibre technology, equipment, product installation, and licensing services. The University will not directly purchase but seeks approved suppliers and installers. Interested parties should review the attached expression of interest document for further details and consider aligning their capabilities with the project scope and requirements.

## Notice

As part of the masterplan Digital IT is looking to appoint an approved manufacture for blown fibre and all associated products for a new campus wide blown fibre ring (s). The successful manufacture will be chosen as a partner to advise on a design, equipment, associated products, services, and licences that are required to provide a new state of the art blown fibre network needed to make buildings and services operational. It is envisaged the project will run for 5 years from 2024 but this timescale is not final and is subject to change at the Universities discretion. The university will not be purchasing directly but will instead look to use an approved supplier and installer of the chosen product More detail can be found within the attached expression of interest document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d39564c-389e-40fb-8a1e-6f5f0bb28d86 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 11:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d39564c-389e-40fb-8a1e-6f5f0bb28d86
- 13 Oct 2023 at 15:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d39564c-389e-40fb-8a1e-6f5f0bb28d86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d39564c-389e-40fb-8a1e-6f5f0bb28d86
  18th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82cb2311-3b04-4b42-ac0f-ae476542b70c

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