--- title: "Partner to provide network equipment and related professional services - Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2024-12-06" --- # Partner to provide network equipment and related professional services - Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac42acff-c3e4-42fc-af80-f3d21661e955.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under the tender ID IT-516-199-2024/3076/Network30RFI/LD/JL. This procurement process seeks a partner to supply network equipment and related professional services. The scope includes the delivery of enterprise-grade and carrier-class network solutions, software, transceivers, access points, cabling, and tailored professional services such as consultation, design, installation, integration, and ongoing support. This is an open procedure below the threshold, and interested parties must submit their responses by 10 January 2025. The project is expected to commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2025. The procurement primarily targets the computer equipment and supplies industry, with additional classifications in network equipment and computer-related professional services. The delivery locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global regions. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and network solutions sector to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Manchester. Companies with expertise in providing scalable, innovative, and flexible network solutions, as well as those offering comprehensive professional services, are well-suited to compete. Participation in this RFI can lead to long-term business growth by aligning with the University’s strategic objectives to establish best-in-class network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, creating a broad spectrum of opportunities for business growth and development. ## Notice We seek a partner to supply network equipment and professional services that can: 1. Deliver a wide range of equipment, including enterprise-grade and carrier-class solutions, as well as ancillary goods such as software, transceivers, access points, and cabling. 2. Provide tailored professional services, including consultation, design, installation, integration, and ongoing support, to complement and strengthen our in-house capabilities. 3. Offer innovative and flexible solutions that align with our strategic objectives, supporting long-term scalability and adaptability in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Through this RFI, we aim to identify potential partners who share our vision and can demonstrate the capacity, expertise, and commitment to support our journey towards creating a best-in-class network infrastructure. Your responses will inform the development of our technical specifications, procurement strategies, and implementation roadmap. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3eb242-3d74-49de-b6bb-62ce471e9e85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 32420000 - Network equipment - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3eb242-3d74-49de-b6bb-62ce471e9e85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3eb242-3d74-49de-b6bb-62ce471e9e85 6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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