--- title: "Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-04-01" --- # Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1be41e-2945-4192-b5b2-3e7c59b192cb.json) ## Summary Keele University is initiating a public procurement process titled "Network Infrastructure - Smart Innovation Hub." This tender, categorised under the main procurement category of goods, seeks to supply active network equipment, including Wired, Wireless, and Telephony systems, required for the Smart Innovation Hub located in Keele, Staffordshire (postal code ST5 5BG). The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently active, with a tender period that ends on 2nd May 2019. Key deadlines include a requirement for all equipment deliveries by 19th July 2019, and the contract period will run from 1st July 2019 to 31st December 2021, amounting to a total contract value of £131,000. This project is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund as part of the EU Growth Programme 2014-2020. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those experienced in providing network infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of delivering active network equipment and services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of funding bodies like the ERDF signifies additional support for bidders, indicating that the chosen supplier may benefit from collaboration with substantial resources for innovation and development within the university's initiative. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the supply of active network equipment, wired, wireless and telephony and specific items within the communications room of the Smart Innovation Hub (SIH) at Keele University in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. Important note all of the Equipment needs to be supplied by 19th July 2019 as detailed within the tender specification. The contract will run for the period 1st July 2019 to 31st December 2021. The University is looking to appoint a single supplier to undertake the requirements for the provision of IT Equipment Network Infrastructure for the Smart Innovation Hub. Funding- The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme 2014-2020. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. "The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part-funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020." Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4960356-4dcb-4947-8a03-d67f806ee082 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £131,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30211200 - Mainframe hardware ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4960356-4dcb-4947-8a03-d67f806ee082 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4960356-4dcb-4947-8a03-d67f806ee082 1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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