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title: "IT & AV Integrator for Dubai Campus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000618860"
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buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# IT & AV Integrator for Dubai Campus

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000618860

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot Watt University, which is located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK. The title of the tender is "IT & AV Integrator for Dubai Campus," aimed at providing IT and AV infrastructure for their new campus in Dubai. This project is classified under the education sector, with a contract value of £3 million. The procurement method adopted is selective, involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions due by 20th May 2020. Teaching at the new campus is set to commence on 13th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and audiovisual integration services, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects. Companies that are ISO27001, CE+, and PCI-DSS accredited, and possess a robust health and safety policy, are ideally suited to compete. The project involves designing, procuring, installing, and supporting IT and AV systems for a campus expected to serve up to 5000 students by 2025, thus creating ample scope for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University will be vacating its current campus in Academic City at the end of 2020 and moving to a new campus and building in Knowledge Park. The building is a new build consisting of 7 floors and covering 218,109 Sq.ft. The new campus will accommodate 3000 existing students and 300 Heriot-Watt staff, but it is envisaged that this will need to provide adequate provision, facilities and infrastructure to accommodate up to 5000 students by 2025. Teaching is scheduled to start at the new campus on 13th January 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University seeks to appoint a strategic IT and AV partner / system integrator to design, procure, install, test and provide ongoing support for the IT and AV infrastructure at the new Dubai campus. The IT and AV requirements cover six key areas: 1. Wired and Wi-fi networks,firewalls,DNS & DHCP services 2. Telephony for all staff 3. Server, storage and backup infrastructure 4. Audio visual equipment for a variety of spaces 5. End user devices - Laptops for staff, student loan laptops, PCs for student use 6. Multi-function devices (MFDs) for printing and scanning Successful applicants will be invited to propose one or more IT and AV design options including optional extras (as an alternative option if required) at stage two as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) process.. To be advised.

Options: Heriot-Watt University shall includes the option to extend the initial three year term of the contract by a further two years in single year extensions. Heriot-Watt University will also consider options presented for additional value added activity which may increase the scope of the services to be provided under this contract not otherwise included in the scope of requirements within the Invitation to Participate (ItP) document.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by two further years in single year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393014 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW MEA FZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393014
- 6 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386347

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386347&idx=1
  8th May 2020 - IT_AV Integrator Services for HWU Dubai Campus Invitation to Participate Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386347
  IT & AV Integrator for Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University will be vacating its current campus in Academic City at the end of 2020 and moving to a new campus and building in Knowledge Park. The building is a new build consisting of 7 floors and covering 218,109 Sq.ft. The new campus will accommodate 3000 existing students and 300 Heriot-Watt staff, but it is envisaged that this will need to provide adequate provision, facilities and infrastructure to accommodate up to 5000 students by 2025. Teaching is scheduled to start at the new campus on 13th January 2021.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393014
  IT & AV Integrator for Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University will be vacating its current campus in Academic City at the end of 2020 and moving to a new campus and building in Knowledge Park. The building is a new build consisting of 7 floors and covering 218,109 Sq.ft. The new campus will accommodate 3000 existing students and 300 Heriot-Watt staff, but it is envisaged that this will need to provide adequate provision, facilities and infrastructure to accommodate up to 5000 students by 2025. Teaching is scheduled to start at the new campus on 13th January 2021.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618860
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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