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title: "Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab837b96-eb26-48a8-93f3-e9c49e858164

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking to purchase network equipment for its Innovation Centres in Cornwall, specifically requiring Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems and dual Firewalls. The tender is currently in the 'open' procurement stage, with the tender period ending on 5th December 2022 and the contract period starting on 6th December 2022 and ending on 7th December 2022. The opportunity is best suited for businesses in the goods category, with a focus on network equipment, and located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Plymouth presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in network equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for such firms. Companies interested in providing innovative solutions for network hardware and cybersecurity aspects would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise, especially those looking to expand their operations in the South West region of the UK.

## Notice

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems border (called an Exinda) and the dual Firewalls exposed to the internet via the University of Plymouth network, at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec141b7-67f9-4e90-8b2c-dd254fb48133 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2022 - 7 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec141b7-67f9-4e90-8b2c-dd254fb48133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec141b7-67f9-4e90-8b2c-dd254fb48133
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=55758&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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