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title: "Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres"
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# Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb42c314-5d68-46a2-bdcc-88bf28a9a115

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) has awarded a contract for Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for its Innovation Centres located in Cornwall. The procurement process has been completed under an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 5th December 2022. The contract period for the purchase of critical hardware equipment started on 17th January 2023 and will end on 31st March 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially in the goods category, to provide network equipment to support the University's operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly suitable for participation. The University of Plymouth is leading this procurement initiative, which can be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their presence in the network equipment industry.

## Notice

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems border (called an Exinda) and the dual Firewalls exposed to the internet via the University of Plymouth network, at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94c4117-422f-45a2-85fe-92fd409d032e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,447 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MISCO TECHNOLOGY; OPEN REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 19:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94c4117-422f-45a2-85fe-92fd409d032e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94c4117-422f-45a2-85fe-92fd409d032e
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=55758&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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