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title: "Award of UoD-ITS018-TC-2020-NE Networking Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636275"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2021-05-18"
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# Award of UoD-ITS018-TC-2020-NE Networking Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636275

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is currently in the Award stage of a public procurement process for the "Award of UoD-ITS018-TC-2020-NE Networking Project." This initiative falls within the services industry category, with a specific focus on network services. The procurement commenced on 1st February 2021 and is planned to continue until 31st December 2025. This contract is valued at £5 million, following a mini-competition under the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) framework, which pertains to large networking projects exceeding £1 million in value. The University is located in Dundee, Scotland, and the successful bidder will be responsible for delivering comprehensive network services, including design, project management, and ongoing support.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure, project management, and IT support. Companies that have experience in delivering tailored network solutions, such as design, migration, and proactive support services, will be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. The successful supplier will also have the chance to extend their services to additional elements of the University’s infrastructure, potentially opening up further avenues for business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Dundee (UoD) requirement is for the supply of Network Services as detailed in the documentation provided.This is a mini-competition undertaken in accordance with the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) HE Networking - Supply and Services Framework Agreement (HENSS), Framework Ref ITS2004NE (Lot 3 - Large Networking Projects - In excess of PS1 million in value).UoD wishes to secure a multi-year contract with an organisation that can deliver a range of pre-priced services from an agreed rate card, services required include; Design, Project Planning/Management, Migration, Deployment, Testing. The successful supplier will also be engaged by UoD to deliver their Network Operation Support services which will include proactive and reactive 2nd and 3rd line support for the entire network with agreed SLA and network monitoring. It is also desirable that the supplier can extend that support/monitoring service to other elements of the infrastructure, for example monitoring and management of UoD Servers/Storage and cloud platforms.UoD has identified a number of areas within the current network that will require replacing/upgrading/renewing during Contract Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415439 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; BOXXE; BRIGHTSOLID; BRISKONA; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CCG (SCOTLAND; CDW; CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS; CLAREMONT OFFICE FURNITURE; COMPUTACENTER; CYCLETHERAPY; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; FORD MOTOR; GTR CONTRACTS; HADDEN GROUP; HARVEY NASH; HIGHER GROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES; HOARE LEA; KIOWA; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; MELLEX GROUP; MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; SIGN LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS; SONY EUROPE; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; SPIE SCOTSHIELD; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 16:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415439

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/
- https://forestry.gov.scot/

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