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title: "Networks and Telecoms - Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ecbc38f-d0b8-453f-a612-6a208c866539"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2017-11-02"
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# Networks and Telecoms - Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ecbc38f-d0b8-453f-a612-6a208c866539

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a pre-market engagement process for a Networks and Telecoms project, aimed at gauging market interest and exploring potential solutions. The engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline set for 23rd February 2018. Opportunities within this procurement are located in Exeter, South West England, and are categorised under the Networks industry category. This process is not a call for competition but serves to inform future procurement opportunities.

This engagement presents an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure to showcase their capabilities and provide insights on available solutions. Companies with experience in delivering network upgrades and those well-versed in different telecom technologies would benefit from participating in this market engagement exercise. Engaging early in this process could help businesses align their offerings with the University’s needs, potentially leading to future procurement contracts.

## Notice

The University of Exeter would like to hear from suppliers willing to share information about their approach to the provision of a Networks and Telecoms upgrade to: - Gauge the likely level of interest in the project from the market; - Better understand what solutions and services are available in the market; - Explore how the options could be supplied; - Consider the likely costs; and - Determine the most effective way of packaging and scoping its requirements for any future procurement opportunity. This PIN has been issued in order to advertise this opportunity to the open market and seek expressions of interest from suppliers that may wish to take part in a market engagement exercise and to present to the University's project team to help us understand the market place in more detail. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a call for competition, for the purposes of Regulation 26(9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594a13d-685c-410f-a518-7d7b86bedeea |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594a13d-685c-410f-a518-7d7b86bedeea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e594a13d-685c-410f-a518-7d7b86bedeea
  2nd November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER
  Supplier Information Documents

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