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title: "Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a302"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-09-26"
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# Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a302

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to its Dubai campus located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). The contract, awarded to Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC, spans from 2024 to 2028. Key procurement details include a focus on the "Provider services" category, with a specific CPV code for ISDN network services. The tendering process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This approach was necessitated by the fact that Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC is the sole provider of these services in the region. The contract is valued at AED 13,000,000 and was signed on 16th September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and telecommunications sectors. Although restricted to a single supplier in this case, similar tenders offer potential growth avenues for companies specialising in advanced connectivity solutions and network support. Businesses that can provide comprehensive, integrative telecommunication systems and support services, particularly in academic or campus environments, would find similar opportunities particularly lucrative. The University of Birmingham’s commitment to integrating state-of-the-art technological infrastructure underscores a growing demand for specialised services, which could be met by agile and innovative enterprises capable of providing high-quality, reliable connectivity solutions.

## Notice

Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity, business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) campus building within Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This contract will be for 2024 to 2028. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider.

### Procurement Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider and the sole supplier to the region and therefore the University of Birmingham Dubai are restricted to a single supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030714-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 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 | £13,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMIRATES INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PJSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32416000 - ISDN network
- 72410000 - Provider services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030714-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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