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title: "Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03802f"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-02-14"
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# Network Equipment (Exinda and Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03802f

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is seeking to purchase network equipment for its Innovation Centres in Cornwall, specifically Exinda and Cisco hardware. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts already signed for the Exinda and Cisco equipment. This opportunity falls under the goods procurement category and was carried out through an open procedure. The University of Plymouth is the buying organisation, and key dates for the tender were in early 2023.

This tender for network equipment at the Innovation Centres offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of critical hardware equipment. Companies specialising in network equipment, particularly Exinda and Cisco products, are well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University of Plymouth seeks to upgrade its infrastructure, suppliers can leverage this procurement to expand their business presence and collaborate with a reputable educational institution. The tender provides a chance for businesses in the technology industry to engage in a significant contract within the UK market.

## Notice

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems border (called an Exinda) and the dual Firewalls exposed to the internet via the University of Plymouth network, at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

### Lot Information

Network Equipment (Exinda) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The Bandwidth Management and Optimisation systems border (called an Exinda) at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

Network Equipment (Cisco) for UoPEL at Innovation Centres

University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited (UPEL) is looking to purchase critical hardware equipment located at the "edge" of the Innovation Centres in Cornwall (Pool Innovation Centre (PIC), Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre (HWIC) networks. The dual Firewalls exposed to the internet via the University of Plymouth network, at each Innovation Centre are past their end of life and now need replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004575-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 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 | £285,447 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MISCO TECHNOLOGY; OPEN REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 18:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004575-2023
- 8 Nov 2022 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031605-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=55758&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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