--- title: "019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2018-11-20" --- # 019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services - AWARD Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adee9d66-2e7b-4c53-a91f-bcd58004cfbc.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "019/2018E Network Core Replacement and Ongoing Equipment Supply, Support & Services" tender, awarded by the HE Portal, is aimed at replacing the existing network core at the University of the West of England (UWE). This project falls within the networks industry category and takes place in the South West, specifically in Bristol. The tender was completed with an award date of 7th September 2018, with a contract period from 18th September 2018 to 28th December 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a minimum estimated value of £850,000 and a total contract value of £950,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and support services, particularly those offering hardware solutions and data network support. Companies capable of providing comprehensive equipment supply, configuration, and ongoing support services would be well-positioned to compete in this process. As the awarded contract includes an initial three-year term with potential for extension based on performance, this creates a sustainable business opportunity for suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and quality in their offerings. ## Notice The department supports about 3000 staff, 28000 students and has around 7500 managed laptop and desktop client devices. These are split across approximately 85% that use the wired network infrastructure and 15% that use wireless. The current network core is a Juniper EX8208 virtual chassis, with 3 x 8208 devices as member switches with a pair of XRE200 external routing engines acting as a collapsed core/distribution layer. The UWE network consists of approximately 700 switches over 6 sites. These access layer switches are distributed amongst 133 communications rooms on the various campus with the bulk of these switches installed on the Frenchay campus. These switches are connected to the core across a single mode fibre link. The remote sites have local site routers. These remote site routers connect to the main Frenchay campus via private circuits, with OSPF used as the routing protocol. The University is initially seeking to purchase a replacement Juniper core, encompassing equipment supply, configure and commissioning of the new equipment. Upon successful completion of this procurement, the University intends to enter into an initial three-year combined general supply, support and services contract with the same supplier, with the option to extend for a further 12-month period, dependent on annual satisfactory performance of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504c842-768d-421e-bb95-14738735e329 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 28 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | HE PORTAL | | Locality | AVON | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARDWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32428000 - Network upgrade - 72315100 - Data network support services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2018 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504c842-768d-421e-bb95-14738735e329 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504c842-768d-421e-bb95-14738735e329 20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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