--- title: "T893 Residential Internet Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2021-10-13" --- # T893 Residential Internet Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1a4ff0-8229-44ec-af43-9703f5b0ae92.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is seeking a contractor for the provision of residential internet services at its Colchester and Southend campuses in Essex, under the tender titled "T893 Residential Internet Services." This project aims to deliver high-speed internet access via both cabled and Wi-Fi connections to a total of 3,248 rooms across the two locations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 1st September 2021 and running for an initial five-year term until 31st August 2026. The tender was published on 18th December 2020, and the deadline for bids was 5th February 2021. The overall value of the contract is £500,000, and it falls under the CPV classification for networks and internet services. This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in managed network services and internet provision, particularly those with experience in delivering solutions to educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in similar projects may find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing comprehensive network services that encompass both cabled and Wi-Fi solutions. Given the contract's substantial value and long-term duration, successful bidders could benefit from sustained revenue while enhancing their portfolio in higher education service delivery. ## Notice A single contractor will be appointed to deliver a managed network service to our student residential accommodation, at our Colchester and Southend Campuses in Essex, delivering high speed internet access. The system must provide both cabled and Wi-Fi internet service provision to every study bedroom at two campuses, Colchester (2686 rooms) and Southend (562 rooms), relevant to the occupancy of the room, and Wi-Fi provision in all study bedrooms and common spaces of each accommodation building. The University is committed to ensuring the successful bidder is "fit for purpose" to deliver the required service and can demonstrate a track record of delivering similar work. The contract period will be for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend at the end of year 5 for a further 2 periods of 1 year each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4568dff-e040-474f-a53b-46f615a55518 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £767,664 | | 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 ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASK4 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 72400000 - Internet services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4568dff-e040-474f-a53b-46f615a55518 - 16 Sep 2021 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4568dff-e040-474f-a53b-46f615a55518 - 18 Dec 2020 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59ac0fe-8668-4538-b9c1-3432cb7a6e36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4568dff-e040-474f-a53b-46f615a55518 13th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59ac0fe-8668-4538-b9c1-3432cb7a6e36 18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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