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title: "Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f987"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2021-11-24"
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# Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f987

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to award a contract for high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections for its new Dubai campus in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th November 2021 and valued at £2,160,000. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated process, allowing the University to contract exclusively with the sole supplier, Du, due to the necessity of integrating with existing services in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-speed internet solutions and ISDN services. Companies that specialise in networking infrastructure, telecommunications support, and service delivery could find potential avenues for growth by collaborating with or competing for future contracts related to the ongoing development and operational needs of the University of Birmingham's Dubai campus.

## Notice

Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). Replaces Publication Reference: 2021/S 000-012562 Date: 4 June 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Du for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity, business ISDN connections, services and support to the new University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) campus building within Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). The new campus opens in September 2021. This contract will be for 2021 to 2024. The contract will be reviewed during 2024 to be republished for 2024. Du currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision. Du are the state owned internet provider. Replaces Publication Reference: 2021/S 000-012562 Date: 4 June 2021.

### Procurement Information

It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the onsite provision. Du are a sole supplier to the region and therefore the University of Birmingham Dubai are restricted to a single supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029208-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 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 | £2,160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32416000 - ISDN network
- 72410000 - Provider services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029208-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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