Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sussex
Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
Contact
Electronic Tenders Team
Telephone
+44 1273606755
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
RC000672
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
US_22104 Replacement IT Network Infrastructure (NRP)
Reference number
US_22104
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32400000 - Networks
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a network solution, encompassing the below:
1. Core Network
2. Distribution Network
3. Edge Network
4. Wireless Network
5. Firewall
6. Management and Monitoring Tools
7. Design and Implementation Services
8. Support and Maintenance
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sussex has a campus and residencies located in Falmer, Sussex and intends to replace and upgrade its existing IT Network infrastructure (wired and wireless) across the campus. This highly visible flagship programme will provide a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network to help the University achieve its strategic objectives of delivering “a world class education that transforms our students’ lives and futures”, facilitating “research with impact; knowledge and ideas that transform the world”.
The network replacement programme will provide an upgrade of wired and wireless IT network infrastructure across campus, enhanced network security and resilience and lay the foundations for the future digital campus by providing students, researchers, staff, and visitors with the following:
• An expanded Wi-Fi service across the campus, including outside spaces, to enable flexible and hybrid working and studying
• A highly flexible, energy-efficient, and resilient wired network
• Security designed into every element to maximise the protection of data and privacy
• Greater network capacity and resilience through upgraded inter-building connectivity
• Increased internet performance to support our remote, cloud-based world
• Location-based services enabling on-campus route finding, information and signposting
• Improved consistency and equity of service across residencies, allowing students to have an ‘at home’ experience and allowing them to utilise their smart technologies and devices
• A data-rich environment opening new insights for the University to target services
• Support for the Internet of Things (IoT) and modern services such as unified communications.
The benefits attributed to the NRP are enhanced security, improved student satisfaction, reduced CO2 emissions, increased business continuity, faster and more secure data transfers.
The high-level scope of the Capex procurement is for a turnkey as follows:
1. Core Network
2. Distribution Network
3. Edge Network
4. Wireless Network
5. Firewall security
6. Management and Monitoring Tools
7. Design and Implementation Services
8. Support and Maintenance TBC (Opex)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
90
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be for a maximum of 90 months, including 30 months for implementation and 60 months for support and maintenance (TBC)
It is envisaged that this will be an initial contract of 90 months and two optional 12-month extensions, to be awarded separately or combined at the discretion of the University.
Initial 2.5-year contract with option for 5 years and possible 2-year extensions (maximum 4 extensions). Extension options will act as break points for contract review and allow for a refresh of the network should this be required.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
As part of the dialogue, additional purchase options will be subject to negotiation. These options may be reflected in clear review clauses in the Final tender and subsequent contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 July 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sussex
Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
Country
United Kingdom