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title: "US_22103 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - Internal Campus Enabling Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0346f0"
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# US_22103 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure - Internal Campus Enabling Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0346f0

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the delivery of internal enabling works relating to the replacement of its IT network infrastructure at the Falmer Campus. This substantial project, which falls under the construction industry category, aims to provide a modern, secure, high-speed wired and wireless data network to enhance the campus's technological capabilities. The awarded contract involves the design and delivery of independent power supplies, cooling systems for ITS network equipment rooms, and fibre data cabling installation, in addition to building fabric changes to support these enhancements. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14th October 2024, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contracts, valued at £6,231,687.50, were signed on 9th October 2024, with Capita Business Services Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in electrical installation, mechanical installations, and IT network infrastructure. The scope of work required spans various specialised services including the installation of cable infrastructure, cooling systems, and mechanical installations, making it suitable for firms that can offer multidisciplinary capabilities. By participating in this high-visibility project, businesses can establish or strengthen their relationship with a prominent educational institution, potentially leading to further collaboration on future strategic developments at the University of Sussex. The contract's scale and the university's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure underscore the importance and potential growth benefits for the involved suppliers.

## Notice

This notice of tender is for the delivery of the internal enabling works for the replacement of the University's IT Network Infrastructure. This is a highly visible flagship programme for the provision of a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network for the entire UoS Falmer Campus. The upgrade of the network infrastructure is instrumental to the University of Sussex achieving its strategic objectives, and central to the delivery of strategic developments in the ITS and Estates roadmap. The project driver being in direct response to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. This works package will therefore deliver the following scope of works: * Design and delivery of independent power supplies for each ITS network equipment room (195 No.) * Design and delivery of cooling systems for critical ITS network equipment room (81 No.) * Fibre data cabling install, internal and external cable runs (Whole Campus) * Fabric building changes for associated fibre and power cabling install (Whole Campus)

### Lot Information

Principal Contractor, site management

Principal Contractor, Site management

Lot 2: ITS Equipment rooms uplift (Electrical and Ventilation)

The university will be running a procurement process under the "Competitive procedure with Negotiation". Providers interested in tendering should register with Proactis to view and access the Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) and supporting Documentation - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Lot 3: Data cabling install (Inter & intra building)

Data cabling install (Internal & External to the buildings)

Building fabric alterations and enabling for data cabling

Building fabric alterations and enabling works for data cabling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032926-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,231,687 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032926-2024
- 15 Jun 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016459-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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