--- title: "Provision of Residential Internet Provision and associated Equipment for the University of Sunderland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2022-05-05" --- # Provision of Residential Internet Provision and associated Equipment for the University of Sunderland Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-731a3802-7125-41de-a99f-44add5e7018a.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently seeking bids for the provision of Residential Internet Services and associated equipment. This open procurement, identified as IT-158-271-UOS/ResiISP/0921, falls under the services category and targets Internet service providers (CPV code: 72411000) and network equipment suppliers (CPV code: 32420000). The tender process is active, with bids closing on 6th June 2022, and the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2023, lasting until 1st July 2028. The project's objective is to introduce robust internet connectivity across all student accommodations in Sunderland, ensuring a minimum internet speed of 200Mbps, and accommodating future technological advancements. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering internet services within the higher education sector. Businesses capable of providing innovative technical solutions, including a 24x365 Helpdesk and effective monitoring systems, would find this tender suitable for their services. The contract's value is estimated at £1 million, with potential for growth as the university aims to evolve its digital infrastructure to meet the changing needs of its student body. ## Notice The University are looking to outsource the entire Residential Internet Service to a supplier, inclusive of connectivity, hardware and incident management. The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the reliance on the UoS Technical Services Team and introduce a high level of business continuity for this essential provision to students. The university are looking for innovative solutions which will also be to help future proof the provision, for the next iteration of Wi-Fi, broadband and related services. The University are looking for a provider that has previous experience with other Higher Education Institutions. The University would also like a 24x365 Helpdesk for student queries and issues to be raised using a single log-in, preferably allowing the ability to access Wi-Fi services across all accommodation. The provision, as a minimum, must provide Wi-Fi and wired connection options to all rooms, with WiFi 6 and a minimum Speed of at least 200Mbps. It is expected that these minimum speeds will increase over the life of the contract to meet the various 'change in use' that comes with technological developments. Therefore, the solution should be able to facilitate the increase is usage and bandwidth etc. A Wi-Fi provision to communal and open space would also be required. The University would expect this service to be monitored effectively with a filtering and reporting service, as well as a disaster recovery procedure in place to ensure there is minimal downtime for students Wi-Fi. Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 1 Jul 2028 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32420000 - Network equipment - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 5 May 2022 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfd06fd-c09e-4219-bfd7-958d43a94dd2 5th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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