---
title: "USW - IPAM Filtering Solution RFI - Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05468d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# USW - IPAM Filtering Solution RFI - Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05468d

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "USW - IPAM Filtering Solution RFI - Pre Market Engagement". This procurement is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, applicable to enterprise-scale network management and security within the United Kingdom. The process invites potential suppliers to engage and provide insights for the optimisation and future development of the university's internal IPAM and DNS filtering setup. A Request for Information (RFI) is accessible via ETenderWales, with a due date for responses set for 25th June 2025. Key dates include a market engagement notice published on 11th June 2025, and a future communication notice planned for 1st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, skilled in IT network management and cybersecurity. Companies with expertise in managing extensive network infrastructures, particularly those operating hybrid cloud environments encompassing both Azure Public Cloud and Azure Local services, would be well-placed to compete. By participating in this engagement, businesses can position themselves for potential upcoming contracts focused on reviewing and enhancing the university's internal network capabilities. This engagement provides a strategic entry point for businesses looking to expand within the educational sector’s IT services in Wales.

## Notice

The University of South Wales (USW) is seeking to engage with potential suppliers as part of a pre-market exercise to inform a future procurement process. USW currently operates an internal IP Address Management (IPAM) and DNS filtering solution using a combination of BlueCat Address Manager and Cisco Umbrella. We are looking for a supplier with expertise in enterprise-scale network management and security to carry out a comprehensive review of our existing IPAM and DNS filtering setup. The review should cover our entire internal network infrastructure across five campus sites and our hybrid cloud environment, which includes both Azure Public Cloud and Azure Local services. This engagement will help inform options for optimisation, integration, and future development of our internal DNS, DHCP, and IPAM capabilities. Please note that public DNS services are explicitly out of scope. Interested suppliers can access the request for information via ETenderWales at the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6671278901975E81443A

### Planning Information

Please find the RFI details and questionnaire at the following link:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6671278901975E81443A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031475-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 10:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031475-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031475-2025
  11th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwales.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6671278901975E81443A
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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