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title: "IRC Requirement"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# IRC Requirement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c949a48-ae45-4346-9ade-0834ab36be34

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is currently involved in a procurement process for the installation of blown fibre between existing communications rooms on its campus, utilising existing ducts and internal routes. This tender, titled "IRC Requirement", is categorised under the network cabling industry and is based in Luton, England. The procurement method used is a tender process, with the tender submission period closing on 15th July 2020. Work must be completed by 31st July 2020, and interested suppliers must express their interest through the University's procurement website, where all relevant documents are available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the telecommunications and network installation sector, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in fibre optic cabling, duct installation, and related services will be well-suited to compete, especially those prepared to conduct site visits to assess existing undocumented routes. Engaging in this tender could enable contenders to establish a working relationship with the University of Bedfordshire, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University has a requirement for blown fibre to be installed between existing comms room across the campus using existing external ducts and internal routes. 4 fibre runs all under 500m, mirco ducts installation required to supplement current routes. Routes are undocumented and the blown fibre network is unlabelled, so site visit is mandatory. The University has a requirement for blown fibre to be installed between existing comms room across the campus using existing external ducts and internal routes. 4 fibre runs all under 500m, mirco ducts installation required to supplement current routes. Routes are undocumented and the blown fibre network is unlabelled, so site visit is mandatory. Work must be completed and installed by 31st July 2020. Site visits are a mandatory requirement. Additional information: You must express an interest in the tender on the above website. All documents are available and tender returns must be submitted through the University Procurement website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752c03a3-d34b-49c9-8641-4501cffc02ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender process |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,601 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752c03a3-d34b-49c9-8641-4501cffc02ab
- 9 Jul 2020 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00a9862-1f38-4c9b-bbde-9cb080c25343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752c03a3-d34b-49c9-8641-4501cffc02ab
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00a9862-1f38-4c9b-bbde-9cb080c25343
  9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Tender Website

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