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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 5"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 5

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0d9639f-dd8d-4686-b3cb-6a59b168566e

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Teesside University, seeking suppliers for the "Edge Upgrade Year 5" project. This tender falls under the Network Infrastructure category and is located in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and it is being processed through an open procurement method, allowing for wider participation from potential bidders.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide network equipment as part of a long-term infrastructural upgrade. Companies that specialise in information technology, network solutions, or related goods would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the university's network capabilities, offering a valuable partnership with an educational institution.

## Notice

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have been replacing our edge infrastructure over a number of years and are currently in Year 5 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 5, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. This tender is for network equipment only. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed0b1f1-6754-4557-a282-0177a16876ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed0b1f1-6754-4557-a282-0177a16876ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed0b1f1-6754-4557-a282-0177a16876ae
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Edge-Upgrade-Year-5/NRRB6FBSPG
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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