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title: "US_23080"
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# US_23080

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99464b51-8cfe-41d8-a7ea-9aa73e35fe96

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## Summary

The University of Sussex is overseeing a Network Replacement Programme (NRP) to upgrade its entire campus infrastructure, including fibre backbone, copper cabling, and network equipment. The project, valued at £200,000, is classified under financial consultancy services and spans internal and external Wi-Fi enhancements, location-based services, improved network resilience, equipment protection, and cyber security. The procurement process is managed under a competitive quotation method and is specially designed for SMEs. The contract period runs from 7 May 2024 to 6 May 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 30 January 2025, with the contract awarded to MacConvilles Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and IT consulting to partake in a comprehensive upgrade project within a prestigious university setting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in surveying, planning, and designing network infrastructure improvements would be ideally suited for this project. Providing advanced technological solutions and ensuring improved cyber security and equipment protection within the educational sector can drive impactful business growth and long-term collaborations.

## Notice

The University of Sussex is embarking on a whole campus Network Replacement Programme (NRP). The NRP is a "root-to-tip" replacement of the fibre backbone, copper cabling and network equipment. The NRP programme will also deliver full internal and external Wi-Fi, Location Based Services with improved network resilience, equipment protection and cyber security. The University of Sussex seeks to appoint a Multidisciplinary Consultant (MDC) to support in surveying, designing, planning and on-site support for uplift works to ITS equipment rooms, referred to as Concentration Points (CP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfbf4dc-c7b1-4e14-a091-37ceeaa4e7a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 6 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfbf4dc-c7b1-4e14-a091-37ceeaa4e7a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfbf4dc-c7b1-4e14-a091-37ceeaa4e7a2
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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