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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b73ee469-4202-4334-b13b-6260fed13d90

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Teesside University for the "Edge Upgrade Year 4 re-tender" in the field of network infrastructure. This tender is classified under goods and has an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum contract value set at £100,000. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 5th August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th August 2019, concluding on 31st October 2019. Located in Middlesbrough, North East England, this open procurement invites businesses to propose their plans and products.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in network infrastructure. Businesses that provide Cisco network equipment or similar products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The structure of the open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, allowing innovative solutions to be presented for the University’s ongoing upgrade of its network infrastructure.

## 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 4 of a 5 year plan. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 4, 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/147761fd-0801-455e-9e56-1a3c05e4f367 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2019 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147761fd-0801-455e-9e56-1a3c05e4f367

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147761fd-0801-455e-9e56-1a3c05e4f367
  8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Edge-Upgrade-Year-4-re-tender/2CUS9V94M4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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