Scope
Description
The RNN Group is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement in advance of their tender for a network infrastructure redesign. The Group are seeking supplier input on best practice, technologies, and delivery approaches to ensure that the solution is modern, secure, and scalable.
At a minimum, the project will replace all access points and switches. The Group also invites proposals for additional improvements, including:
•Network architecture and topology redesign
•Core and edge switching infrastructure upgrades
•Wireless infrastructure and heatmapping
•Security enhancements, resilience and redundancy
•Network monitoring and automation
The engagement will include:
1.Registration of Interest – suppliers confirm participation.
2.Supplier briefing – overview of current environment and objectives.
3.Site Visits/Surveys – suppliers assess existing infrastructure.
4.Proposals – suppliers submit non-binding recommendations and budgetary input.
5.Discussions – optional follow-up meetings to clarify proposals.
The Group aims to refine its technical requirements, gain indicative costings, and ensure that the tender is commercially viable.
No contract will be awarded as a direct result of this engagement. Participation in this process will not confer any advantage or disadvantage to any participant in any subsequent procurement.
Information shared by suppliers during this engagement will be provided on a non-confidential basis, unless explicitly identified as commercially sensitive.
Further information can be obtained from Invictus Partnership Ltd., by emailing operations@invictuspartnership.com.
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Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 October 2025 to 28 November 2025
- 1 month, 27 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 32400000 - Networks
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 November 2025
Engagement process description
The engagement will include:
1.Registration of Interest – suppliers confirm participation.
2.Supplier briefing – overview of current environment and objectives.
3.Site Visits/Surveys – suppliers assess existing infrastructure.
4.Proposals – suppliers submit non-binding recommendations and budgetary input.
5.Discussions – optional follow-up meetings to clarify proposals.
No contract will be awarded as a direct result of this engagement. Participation in this process will not confer any advantage or disadvantage any participant in any subsequent procurement.
Information shared by bidders during this engagement will be provided on a non-confidential basis, unless explicitly identified as commercially sensitive.
Further information can be obtained from Invictus Partnership Ltd., by emailing operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contracting authority
RNN Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQV-1457-QZDD
Rotherham College, Eastwood Building, Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2081332224
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Invictus Partnership Limited
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Consultancy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGP-8622-HHRX
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London