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title: "Procurement of Network Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b3e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Procurement of Network Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b3e

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is procuring specialist network support services for its multi-campus environment, encompassing the areas of Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff, and Newport. This procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th March 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 3rd March 2026. Positioned within the services category, the process follows an open competition method, and while it is below threshold, electronic submissions are encouraged. The tender addresses local and wide area network services, aiming to enhance the robustness of network operations critical for teaching, research, and business services. This opportunity is governed by the UK legal framework and Welsh devolved regulations.

Businesses specialising in IT network services, particularly those capable of supporting day-to-day network operations and providing training and mentorship, will find this tender a promising venture for growth. With the project set to initiate on 13th March 2026 and extend potentially until 2028, enterprises can leverage long-term collaboration prospects with the University of South Wales. Companies focusing on social value and quality, alongside cost-effective consulting, are well-suited to compete, with the evaluation criteria weighted at 70% in favour of social value and quality. SMEs should find the terms favourable, with the procurement method offering a competitive platform without exceeding typical thresholds.

## Notice

The University of South Wales (USW) operates a multi-campus network environment that underpins critical teaching, learning, research, and business services across Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff, and Newport. The network includes a modern software-defined access infrastructure, enterprise wireless, security platforms, and a monitoring capability used to maintain performance, availability, and operational assurance. USW requires additional specialist capability to support day-to-day network operations, maintain service stability, and provide structured oversight across core BAU tasks. This requirement also supports the development of internal capability through training and mentorship of junior engineers, student placements, and graduates. The supplier will work closely with the USW Network team to support operational delivery, maintain compliance with service processes, and contribute to proactive monitoring, fault resolution, controlled change, and continuous improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016556-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | £99,000 |
| 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 | 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, TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016556-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/77447913019C8F83CA5C
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southwales.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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