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title: "Mini Competition for the Provision of Cabling Maintenance Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Mini Competition for the Provision of Cabling Maintenance Services - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f91760cf-7cab-4258-b51f-558205ae4561

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is currently finalising the award for a tender titled "Mini Competition for the Provision of Cabling Maintenance Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically network cabling, and is based in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 15th October 2018 and will run until 15th October 2021. The procurement process used is classified as "Other," and the award has a total value of £70,000. The tender was published on 9th October 2018, and the procurement stage is now at the Award phase.

This tender presents a great opportunity for businesses specialising in network cabling maintenance to expand their operations. Companies that offer planned and reactive maintenance services, along with expertise in structured data and fibre cabling, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract has provisions that may favour their involvement, allowing them to engage in significant contracts with institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University.

## Notice

Through this mini competition, the University is seeking to appoint a supplier who will provide a combination of planned and reactive general maintenance to the University's data network infrastructure. This will include (but is not limited to) Adds, moves and changes to structured data and fibre cabling and testing of same Testing and wiring, and all the necessary ancillary items, e.g. trunking, tray work, cable fixings, distribution points, sockets etc. Connections between new cabling Connections between existing cabling Patching of data circuits Diagnosing and rectifying faults. All cable systems, designs and installations must comply with the following standards BS 6701 Telecommunications equipment and telecommunications cabling. specification for installation, operation and maintenance BS 7671 Electrical cable Installations BS EN 50173 quality generic cabling systems BS EN 50174 installation and design. All new cabling must meet the new CCA Fire Rating Standards to BS 6701.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69d41a3-8e21-4e6a-996f-d67c6a6a1d95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 15 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I P COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69d41a3-8e21-4e6a-996f-d67c6a6a1d95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69d41a3-8e21-4e6a-996f-d67c6a6a1d95
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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