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title: "Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - External Campus Enabling Works"
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# Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - External Campus Enabling Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9405ffb3-d014-4a65-82e9-e46a8907c433

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has concluded the procurement process for the "Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - External Campus Enabling Works." This construction project, located at the UoS Falmer Campus in Brighton, falls under the industry category of Construction work (CPV: 45000000). The project aims to upgrade the campus's IT network infrastructure, addressing the outdated facilities and responding to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. Key milestones include the completion of the tender process by 15 September 2022, the contract period from 1 January 2023 to 30 December 2024, with the contract awarded to Landbuild Limited on 3 November 2023. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for construction businesses, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and civil works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially given the scope which includes the installation of new coms ducting, Wi-Fi access point mounting poles, and minor civil repairs. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects and capable of meeting the strategic objectives of a large institution like the University of Sussex will find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing a reputable track record in the educational sector.

## Notice

This notice of tender is for the delivery of the external enabling works for the replacement of the University's IT Network Infrastructure. This is a highly visible flagship programme for the provision of a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network for the entire UoS Falmer Campus. The upgrade of the network infrastructure is instrumental to the UoS achieving its strategic objectives, and central to the delivery of strategic developments in the ITS and Estates roadmap. The project driver being in direct response to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. This works package will therefore deliver the following scope of works: * Install and commission proposed new coms ducting. Approximately 1.5 km of new duct network * Install of mounting poles for external Wi-Fi APs, new poles (29 No.) and existing lamp posts (35 No.). With associated cabling and ducting for power and Fibre provision * Minor civil repair and associated cleansing programme of the existing com's ducting network * Wall penetrations and duct connection to existing structures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c4e266-7808-400b-8e20-6a695d43ed02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 30 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,075,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,075,317 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANDBUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c4e266-7808-400b-8e20-6a695d43ed02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c4e266-7808-400b-8e20-6a695d43ed02
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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