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title: "US_22104 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure (NRP)"
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# US_22104 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure (NRP)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0346f2

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## Summary

The University of Sussex initiated a public procurement process for the "US_22104 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure (NRP)" project, aiming to replace and upgrade the existing IT network infrastructure across its Falmer campus in Sussex. This project falls under the industry category of Networks (CPV: 32400000) and encompasses the design, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive network solution, including core, distribution, edge, and wireless networks, as well as firewall security and management tools. The procurement process follows a selective method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender stage was active as of June 2022, while the contract was awarded on 12th May 2023, with Roc Technologies Limited securing the contract valued at approximately £9.57 million. The contract, aimed to enhance network security and performance, supports the University’s strategic objectives and promises substantial benefits for students, faculty, and visitors.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for IT service providers specialised in telecommunications equipment, network infrastructure, and related support services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those proficient in large-scale network design and deployment, along with offering robust security solutions and comprehensive maintenance services. The detailed scope, which includes potential future expansion and enhancement options, provides considerable room for businesses to demonstrate innovation and capacity to meet the evolving digital needs of the education sector. Additionally, given the University's emphasis on modern, secure, and resilient network solutions, companies with strong portfolios in these areas will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise, potentially leading to sustained business growth through a long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution. The project’s emphasis on energy efficiency and support for advanced technologies like IoT highlights a forward-thinking approach that aligns with current market trends and demands.

## Notice

To provide a network solution, encompassing the below: 1. Core Network 2. Distribution Network 3. Edge Network 4. Wireless Network 5. Firewall 6. Management and Monitoring Tools 7. Design and Implementation Services 8. Support and Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex has a campus and residencies located in Falmer, Sussex and intends to replace and upgrade its existing IT Network infrastructure (wired and wireless) across the campus. This highly visible flagship programme will provide a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network to help the University achieve its strategic objectives of delivering "a world class education that transforms our students' lives and futures", facilitating "research with impact; knowledge and ideas that transform the world". The network replacement programme will provide an upgrade of wired and wireless IT network infrastructure across campus, enhanced network security and resilience and lay the foundations for the future digital campus by providing students, researchers, staff, and visitors with the following: * An expanded Wi-Fi service across the campus, including outside spaces, to enable flexible and hybrid working and studying * A highly flexible, energy-efficient, and resilient wired network * Security designed into every element to maximise the protection of data and privacy * Greater network capacity and resilience through upgraded inter-building connectivity * Increased internet performance to support our remote, cloud-based world * Location-based services enabling on-campus route finding, information and signposting * Improved consistency and equity of service across residencies, allowing students to have an 'at home' experience and allowing them to utilise their smart technologies and devices * A data-rich environment opening new insights for the University to target services * Support for the Internet of Things (IoT) and modern services such as unified communications. The benefits attributed to the NRP are enhanced security, improved student satisfaction, reduced CO2 emissions, increased business continuity, faster and more secure data transfers. The high-level scope of the Capex procurement is for a turnkey as follows: 1. Core Network 2. Distribution Network 3. Edge Network 4. Wireless Network 5. Firewall security 6. Management and Monitoring Tools 7. Design and Implementation Services 8. Support and Maintenance TBC (Opex)

Options: As part of the dialogue, additional purchase options will be subject to negotiation. These options may be reflected in clear review clauses in the Final tender and subsequent contract.

Renewal: The contract will be for a maximum of 90 months, including 30 months for implementation and 60 months for support and maintenance (TBC) It is envisaged that this will be an initial contract of 90 months and two optional 12-month extensions, to be awarded separately or combined at the discretion of the University. Initial 2.5-year contract with option for 5 years and possible 2-year extensions (maximum 4 extensions). Extension options will act as break points for contract review and allow for a refresh of the network should this be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036139-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,566,758 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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 | ROC TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036139-2024
- 15 Jun 2022 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016461-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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