--- title: "Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process for a Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement is currently being conducted by Cardiff University, based in Cardiff, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically in the network cabling industry, with a total estimated value of £750,000. Key dates include the availability of procurement documents until 25th July 2022 and a mandatory site visit scheduled for the week commencing 1st August 2022. The tender submission deadline is on 12th August 2022, and it will be processed through an open procedure. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, particularly those capable of supplying and installing copper and fibre optic cabling along with associated civil works. Businesses that can manage project execution, deliver associated hardware, and provide documentation and project reports will find this contracting opportunity particularly relevant. Cardiff University seeks to establish a framework with a single supplier, indicating a good prospect for a business to build a long-term partnership, especially with an emphasis on community benefits and social outcomes included in the contract performance conditions. ## Notice The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works. The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University's Network Cabling Standards ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works. The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University's Network Cabling Standards The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation and associated surveys to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Data Network Infrastructure. The installation and patching of active equipment such as network switches / wireless access points / VoIP handsets The physical patching of horizontal and backbone cabling into active network equipment and installing interconnect links between passive and active network cabinets as requested. The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation, civil works and associated configuration to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Backbone Network Infrastructure. Project Management and services required to deploy and support the deployment/expansion of Fibre Optic cabling across the University's Campus including fibre provisioning. Fibre installation can be single mode or multimode fibre and includes inter building deployment and intra building deployment across the University estate. Both traditional and Blown Fibre solutions installations would be required depending on project requirements. Civil works necessary to support inter building fibre deployments - including the negotiation and provision of any necessary civil works permits/street works licenses Account management for the duration of the project. Suppliers must provide documentation updates. These include test results, work logs, project reports, and onsite update of the AutoCAD documentation held by the University. Supply and installation of network cabinets, frames, or racks. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017172-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Feb 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0DE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32421000 - Network cabling ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017172-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122421 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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