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title: "NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ"
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# NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a8af

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## Summary

Newcastle University is conducting a tender for the "NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ," aimed at procuring Huawei wired and wireless network equipment for various capital projects on its campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the Networks industry. The procurement method used is selective, based on a restricted procedure, with awards currently marked as complete. The contract was signed on 10 February 2021, with the total value of approximately £200,649.64. This tender is targeted towards suppliers on Lot 2 of the Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of network equipment, particularly those experienced with Huawei products. Companies that provide professional services such as asset tracking, installation, and patching will also find relevant opportunities. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolios and establish relationships within the education sector, particularly with a reputable institution like Newcastle University, which is involved in high-profile capital projects.

## Notice

This Request For Quotation (RFQ) is an aggregated procurement for the supply of Huawei wired and wireless network equipment and associated professional services for the following University Capital Projects and Ancillary Requirements: * Henry Daysh Building (Phase 2) o Phase 2 of the full refurbishment of this large existing building complex (formerly known as Claremont Complex, comprising Claremont Tower, Claremont Bridge and Daysh buildings) on the main campus, for use by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS). o This requirement excludes WiFi elements as they have already been procured. * The Advanced Engineering Research Hub (AERH) building at Walker. o This is the creation of a heavy engineering research centre and workshop within an existing industrial building close to the north shore of the River Tyne in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The facility will work in conjunction with the existing University facilities at the Tyne Subsea / National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering at Wallsend. * The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) OME Building o This is a small experimental building being constructed on the main campus as part of a joint research initiative between Newcastle University, Northumbria University and their funding partners to investigate innovative uses of biotechnology within the built environment. * Campus Network Mid-life Upgrades. o This project covers a number of requirements including: ? targeted upgrading of WiFi access points in key areas of campus ? replacement of some building gateway devices that are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei. ? replacement of some high-speed optical components which are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei. ? Purchase of additional datacentre 10Gbps server connection capacity to meet anticipated future needs. * Miscellaneous Requirements. o Small requirements that do not fit anywhere else. For *each* project/requirement above, the RFQ details: * the network equipment required * any Asset Tracking and Labelling services required in relation to that equipment * any Installation and Patching services required in relation to that equipment * the target delivery/installation schedule for each delivery/installation location It should be noted that, at the time of publication of this RFQ, the various target delivery/installation dates specified are indicative only, and may be subject to change, according to the progress of the individual projects concerned. NOTE: This is only being issued to those appointed to Lot 2 Equipment Supply and/or Installation and Commissioning Support Services of the Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Request For Quotation (RFQ) is an aggregated procurement for the supply of Huawei wired and wireless network equipment and associated professional services for the following University Capital Projects and Ancillary Requirements: * Henry Daysh Building (Phase 2) o Phase 2 of the full refurbishment of this large existing building complex (formerly known as Claremont Complex, comprising Claremont Tower, Claremont Bridge and Daysh buildings) on the main campus, for use by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS). o This requirement excludes WiFi elements as they have already been procured. * The Advanced Engineering Research Hub (AERH) building at Walker. o This is the creation of a heavy engineering research centre and workshop within an existing industrial building close to the north shore of the River Tyne in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The facility will work in conjunction with the existing University facilities at the Tyne Subsea / National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering at Wallsend. * The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) OME Building o This is a small experimental building being constructed on the main campus as part of a joint research initiative between Newcastle University, Northumbria University and their funding partners to investigate innovative uses of biotechnology within the built environment. * Campus Network Mid-life Upgrades. o This project covers a number of requirements including: ? targeted upgrading of WiFi access points in key areas of campus ? replacement of some building gateway devices that are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei. ? replacement of some high-speed optical components which are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei. ? Purchase of additional datacentre 10Gbps server connection capacity to meet anticipated future needs. * Miscellaneous Requirements. o Small requirements that do not fit anywhere else. For *each* project/requirement above, the RFQ details: * the network equipment required * any Asset Tracking and Labelling services required in relation to that equipment * any Installation and Patching services required in relation to that equipment * the target delivery/installation schedule for each delivery/installation location It should be noted that, at the time of publication of this RFQ, the various target delivery/installation dates specified are indicative only, and may be subject to change, according to the progress of the individual projects concerned. NOTE: This is only being issued to those appointed to Lot 2 Equipment Supply and/or Installation and Commissioning Support Services of the Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008510-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,649 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORSEBRIDGE NETWORK SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008510-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:553495-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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