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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 1"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Edge Upgrade Year 1

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bed4087d-e017-49ef-8805-41891cbe57e6

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## Summary

Teesside University is initiating a procurement process titled "Edge Upgrade Year 1". This project falls under the hardware installation services industry category and is based in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an active timeline that includes a tender submission deadline of 21st September 2021, and the contract period set to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a substantial contract within the higher education sector. Businesses specialising in network infrastructure, maintenance of data network equipment, or providing industry-specific software solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Actors in these fields can leverage this procurement to expand their client base and enhance their market presence by collaborating with a prestigious institution such as Teesside University.

## Notice

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the network infrastructure for year 1 of a 5 year plan, the details of the network requirements are listed in the technical specification. 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/cf8dca82-ffcb-439f-b8c6-4f4bc84c095b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| 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 3BX |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8dca82-ffcb-439f-b8c6-4f4bc84c095b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8dca82-ffcb-439f-b8c6-4f4bc84c095b
  19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Edge-Upgrade-Year-1/M43D33JQC3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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