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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Cisco Wireless Upgrade"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Cisco Wireless Upgrade

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f81656-1314-47ed-8bad-b004d85b0e20

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## Summary

Teesside University is conducting a procurement process for "Cisco Wireless Upgrade" within the computer network services industry. This tender is currently active and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th February 2020. The university requires new Cisco wireless access points to enhance its network capabilities, with a contract value estimated between £100,000 and £500,000. Delivery is expected to take place in Middlesbrough, North East England, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The process follows an open procurement method, inviting all interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their market presence in the technology supply sector. Companies specialising in network equipment and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation by partnering with a reputable educational institution like Teesside University.

## Notice

The University's network is Cisco from Core to edge. We have recently procured a pair of Cisco 8540 controllers in order that we can move all our estate onto the new controllers we need to replace our older Cisco wireless access points. The University is looking for a supplier to provide the required Cisco wireless access points, 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/350352b5-d9eb-4f1c-b1e5-2d4735a6a8ed |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350352b5-d9eb-4f1c-b1e5-2d4735a6a8ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350352b5-d9eb-4f1c-b1e5-2d4735a6a8ed
  15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Cisco-Wireless-Upgrade/68E34Y27N2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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