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title: "(NU/1866) Network Infrastructure Refresh Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0399df"
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# (NU/1866) Network Infrastructure Refresh Project

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0399df

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## Summary

Newcastle University is planning the "Network Infrastructure Refresh Project," aiming to replace its network infrastructure to meet current and future demands. The project involves upgrading the wired and wireless networking infrastructure across multiple sites and enhancing cybersecurity measures. The University is using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation to appoint a single partner/integrator. Interested parties can participate in the tender process, with a deadline for prequalification stage response by 16:00 BST on Friday 2nd June 2023.

This tender opportunity from Newcastle University for the Network Infrastructure Refresh Project can be attractive for businesses involved in network design, hardware supply, cybersecurity, and networking services. Companies that can offer modern network solutions, security controls, automation tools, and support and maintenance services will be well-suited to compete for this procurement contract. The University aims to establish a long-term partnership with the selected supplier to modernize its network infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency.

## Notice

With respect to the current Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for the Network Infrastructure Refresh Project (Reference: NU/1866), this message is intended to inform all interested parties that the University has decided to cancel this process and reconsider its options going forward. Therefore we no longer require suppliers to complete and submit a response to the SQ, and the current process will not proceed any further. On behalf of Newcastle University, we apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank all for their interest to date.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University's IT Network is the enabler for all the IT Services which underpin Newcastle's critical business functions, teaching, and research. The existing network infrastructure has been in place for nine years and has reached the end of its supportable life. This, coupled with the incumbent supplier Huawei pulling out of the UK market and the University's need to improve its cyber security posture, has led to the need to replace all wired and wireless networking infrastructure across campus, satellite sites, NUMed (Malaysia) and NewRIIS (Singapore). The University increasingly depends on its network infrastructure for business-critical activities driven by increasing numbers of digital services and data growth generated through teaching, learning and research activities. The University demands a modern, fit for purpose network with up-to-date security controls in line with industry best practice and leveraging cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the University's existing needs while providing agility to meet the future demand, capacity, and innovation to underpin the needs of the "Campus of the Future." The upgrading of the University's IT network is an essential step to manage Newcastle University's cyber security risk. As well as replacing the network infrastructure ('hardware') the University needs to replace the underpinning network services ('software') to provide deeper integration into the network management tools, enabling monitoring, visibility, automation, enhancements to service reliability and cyber security. The replacement network will support the University's digital aspirations and strategies, be easier to upgrade in the future and therefore provide a lower incremental upgrade cost and, consequently, mitigate the peril of having to replace the network in a 'big bang' project like this again. The University is using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation to appoint a single partner/integrator. The successful supplier will need to provide a solution to deliver the following high level business case requirements: * Re-design and transformation of the Newcastle University network * Hardware replacement, core network, campus and switch estate * Wi Fi modernisation, replacement and transformation of existing solution * Cyber security re design and resilient future proofed solution * New network tools maximising and automating standard processes * Support and maintenance The University invites interested candidates to participate in an initial prequalification stage, from which a maximum of five will be selected to participate in a tender process The contract reference is NU/1866. The deadline for submitting your prequalification stage response is 16:00 BST on Friday 2nd June 2023 Additional information: The University invites interested candidates to participate in an initial prequalification stage, from which a maximum of five will be selected to participate in a tender process. This can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9ee90145-16e5-ed11-8121-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1866. The deadline for submitting your prequalification stage response is 16:00 BST on Friday 2nd June 2023

Options: The contract will be for a period of six years initially, with an option to extend for four years (at two-year intervals) by mutual agreement.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of six years (72 months) initially, with an option to extend for four years (at two-year intervals) by mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014436-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 08:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014436-2023
- 3 May 2023 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012709-2023
- 23 Jan 2023 at 16:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002053-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9ee90145-16e5-ed11-8121-005056b64545
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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