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title: "Maintenance and Support of Cisco Networking hardware and software - AWARD"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Maintenance and Support of Cisco Networking hardware and software - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b84d737d-7186-4047-8cd2-e1965925ff1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University, which is seeking a contract for the maintenance and support of its Cisco networking hardware and software. Classified under the CPV code for "Maintenance and repair of data network equipment", this contract is centrally important to ensure the reliability and security of the university's extensive networking infrastructure across its campuses in Greater Manchester. The tender has concluded, with the awarding date set for 1st November 2018, and the contract will run for 13 months until 31st December 2019. Suppliers were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 18th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with affiliation to Cisco, as the successful supplier is Softcat plc. Companies that offer network maintenance, support services, or are Cisco partners stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process. With the ongoing need for educational institutions to maintain robust networking capabilities, suppliers in the services sector are well-positioned to meet such demands in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The University has a large Cisco networking infrastructure that provides wired and wireless networking across all Campus buildings. As part of provisioning a fit for purpose large enterprise network for students and staff we must ensure that all equipment is resilient, secure, licensed and supportable, all via a relevant and active maintenance agreement contract. The universities current contract for maintenance and support of Cisco networking hardware and software is ending 31.10.18. Therefore we are looking for a new contract for a 13 month duration starting 1.11.18. Cisco are our manufacturer of choice and therefore to be successful in the role the supplier must be a affiliated partner of Cisco. The university has an infrastructure of Cisco Hardware physically located and operational across a number of University Campus sites. Suppliers who are interested in bidding should complete and return Document 1 and 2 by the closing date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524535c-b65c-4f28-aa61-b8ae95a6e2f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,830 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524535c-b65c-4f28-aa61-b8ae95a6e2f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524535c-b65c-4f28-aa61-b8ae95a6e2f8
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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