--- title: "NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2017-01-18" --- # NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb612bf4-96fb-42ae-bdf3-fd621f0629bc.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is initiating a public procurement contract titled "NETWORKS (GLOBAL WAN)" within the wide area network services industry, taking place at their Nottinghamshire location. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 24 January 2017. This contract seeks a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evolve the University’s WAN services into a cutting-edge Software Defined network, following a structured three-stage plan which begins with foundational upgrades and progresses to a hybrid and ultimately a fully software-defined system. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2020, with the open procurement method facilitating broader participation from interested vendors. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the managed services and telecommunications sectors. Companies with capabilities in network management, software-defined networking, and virtualised network functions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their flexibility and innovative solutions to meet the University’s evolving requirements. Engaging with this tender could result in a significant service provision partnership that enhances the University’s telecommunications infrastructure, benefiting both the institution and the selected vendor. ## Notice The International Campus Network (ICN) is the University's communications backbone connecting the international campuses. The University of Nottingham are seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner that has the ability to support, enable and mentor the University's service delivery capabilities. The objective of this contract is to transform the WAN service from the static provision of bandwidth between campuses to a service that evolves from its current state to a 'state of the art' SD (Software Defined) WAN with NFV (Network Function Virtualisation). In collaboration with the incumbent service provider the University has developed a Global WAN Strategy. The strategy suggests a 3 Stage approach: 1. Stage 1 - Foundation 2. Stage 2 - Hybrid WAN 3. Stage 3 - SD WAN and NFV The pace at which the University evolves through these stages will be determined by its ability to execute a series of discrete tasks and work packages that prepare it for each stage and by the ability of the Managed Service Provider to evolve the services in lock step with the University. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 24 January 2017 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e7a176-78c3-45f3-803e-016e1cfef8c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2017 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e7a176-78c3-45f3-803e-016e1cfef8c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e7a176-78c3-45f3-803e-016e1cfef8c8 18th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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