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title: "Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-05"
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# Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cb18041-e9d0-4d6e-a020-c5f71035a092

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to partner with a service provider for Wireless Management Services for their campus network. The procurement is classified under the Internet services category and follows a selective procurement method. The tender deadline is July 12, 2023, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector who can manage Cisco networking infrastructure. The University expects minimal involvement in day-to-day operations from the selected bidder, allowing for significant business growth potential in providing wireless network management services.

## Notice

The University is looking to identify a partner to wholly manage the production WLAN within the University campus, this is to include break fix and maintenance of the WLAN infrastructure, applications, and hardware. The primary aim is to restore normal service operation as quickly as possible to minimise the adverse impact on business operations, ensuring that the best possible levels of service quality and availability are maintained. The University's expectation is the that the successful bidder will provide a service which allows limited involvement from the University in regard to break fix. The successful bidder will need to maintain all agreed core wireless network infrastructure and services including (but not limited too): 1) Cisco networking switches 2) Cisco wireless access points 3) Cisco DNA appliances 4) Cisco wireless LAN controllers 5) Cisco ISE controllers Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 11:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
- 12 Jun 2023 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
- 12 Jun 2023 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
- 12 Jun 2023 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
- 12 Jun 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1544d55-8c82-4913-b73f-92ad70d6fad3
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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