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title: "Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service"
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# Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f753c193-4a73-40a6-bfbe-53bce8ce0f8a

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service" contract. The University is seeking to modernize its network infrastructure to support digital learning and collaboration across its operations in Lancashire and globally. This is a significant opportunity with a contract value of £11,265,210.57 GBP. The procurement method adopted was a Restricted procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 11th October 2022 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2023 and ending on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in network modernisation services and hardware consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are considered suitable for participation. Companies with expertise in delivering high-performance network solutions, security, sustainability, and operational excellence are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University, as the buying organisation, is based in Preston, UK, and invites relevant businesses to engage in this transformative opportunity.

## Notice

The University is making a series of strategic significant investments in information technology to empower world class learning and teaching and to deliver an enhanced experience for all consumers of University services. This is particularly relevant due to the shift in practices created by Covid-19, which accelerated digital learning and collaboration across all parts of the University. The Modern Network is a key part of the Information & Technology Strategy. It is an ambitious undertaking that seeks to blend high performance and capacity with flexibility, robustness, security, ease of use, a global reach, sustainability, promotion of digital equality and social inclusion, creating a positive economic impact and operational excellence. The Modern Network is a transformation of the current network which serves students, staff, and wider partners in Lancashire, in the UK and globally. This is a huge and exciting opportunity to create a prestigious, advanced digital environment that will power the future success of the University. Additional information: UCLan is running this procurement process as a Restricted procedure (two-stage process). The SQ is available through the e-Sourcing portal and must be completed there.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d09570d-91b9-4b7e-b583-419e00d6c9a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,265,210 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROC TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d09570d-91b9-4b7e-b583-419e00d6c9a1
- 6 Sep 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bcdbf5-48b0-4bc6-80e5-223f03de00d4
- 2 Dec 2021 at 10:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4288d662-febf-4f87-aac9-7e9df53df134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d09570d-91b9-4b7e-b583-419e00d6c9a1
  25th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bcdbf5-48b0-4bc6-80e5-223f03de00d4
  6th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4288d662-febf-4f87-aac9-7e9df53df134
  2nd December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk/web/login.html
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
  e-Sourcing Portal

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