Scope
Reference
1979
Description
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
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 June 2025
Engagement process description
Please find the RFI details and questionnaire at the following link:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6671278901975E81443A
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
University of South Wales,
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales