--- title: "IT Infrastructure refresh for Student Halls and surrounding buildings at Carmarthen Campus" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02be13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02be13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID" published: "2021-06-21" --- # IT Infrastructure refresh for Student Halls and surrounding buildings at Carmarthen Campus Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02be13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02be13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be13.json) ## Summary The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is currently conducting a tender process for an IT infrastructure refresh at the Carmarthen Campus, focusing on enhancing networking infrastructure within student halls and surrounding buildings. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically related to hardware, with a total estimated value of £200,000. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 12th July 2021. Interested suppliers should submit their electronic responses via the designated Sell2Wales platform. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT hardware and networking solutions, particularly those with expertise in Aruba technology and wireless access systems. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enhance user experience and integrate advanced networking protocols will be particularly well-suited to compete. Overall, this project aims to not only improve the infrastructure at the university but also create a pathway for suppliers to expand their business and engage in long-term partnerships with a key educational institution. ## Notice The University of Wales Trinity Saint David are in the process of upgrading the networking infrastructure within the Carmarthen campus to improve the student halls and surrounding buildings. UWTSD are solidifying the current footprint of Aruba hardware within the site and wish to take advantage of the technological advantages of having both Aruba switching and wireless access points providing internet services across the campus. In taking Aruba hardware, UWTSD will have a Single OS (operating System) across their switches across its campuses and will allow long term integration with the existing ClearPass infrastructure with full ClearPass integration including Dynamic Segmentation, User Based Tunnelling, and Dynamic User Roles. As part of this integration, UWTSD will take advantage of the opportunity to either introduce (or expand) the current VRF, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP protocols across the network. Aruba switching provides the ability to have Smart rate copper interfaces run at 1,2.5,10Gb/s across the network and in room, WiFi6 APs will be introduced to improve the student experience. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Wales Trinity Saint David are in the process of upgrading the networking infrastructure within the Carmarthen campus to improve the student halls and surrounding buildings. UWTSD are solidifying the current footprint of Aruba hardware within the site and wish to take advantage of the technological advantages of having both Aruba switching and wireless access points providing internet services across the campus. In taking Aruba hardware, UWTSD will have a Single OS (operating System) across their switches across its campuses and will allow long term integration with the existing ClearPass infrastructure with full ClearPass integration including Dynamic Segmentation, User Based Tunnelling, and Dynamic User Roles. As part of this integration, UWTSD will take advantage of the opportunity to either introduce (or expand) the current VRF, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP protocols across the network. Aruba switching provides the ability to have Smart rate copper interfaces run at 1,2.5,10Gb/s across the network and in room, WiFi6 APs will be introduced to improve the student experience. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013984-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3EP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013984-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tsd.ac.uk - https://www.sell2wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=111586 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0343 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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