Campus Network and Connectivity

Contract summary

Industry

• Network upgrade - 32428000

Location of contract

M5 4WT

Value of contract

£1,500,000

Procurement reference

UoS/OW/24/25/QTR1/Campus Network and Connectivity

Published date

9 May 2025

Closing date

9 October 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

8 May 2025

Contract end date

8 November 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

University of Salford has operated its existing campus network (27 buildings across 3 campuses - see attached map link above) for over 10 years. The demands of our students and staff have changed significantly during this period, as has the technical capabilities of vendors. Whilst the existing solution is functional it lacks a modern approach and is resource intensive to support.

To deliver our digital vision, the University has identified the need to implement a modern, scalable, modular network with the enhanced security benefits modern technology brings. High levels of automation to allow the efficient management of the network whilst not compromising security.

Through technology and our strategic partnerships, the University of Salford are looking to transition our engineers from a supporting function to an enabling and leading function. Thus, providing the capacity to drive the required significant change across our digital environment.

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Award information

Awarded date

8 May 2025

Contract start date

8 May 2025

Contract end date

8 November 2025

Total value of contract

£1,500,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Softcat

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About the buyer

Address

University of Salford
SALFORD
M54WT
England

Email

O.H.Ward@salford.ac.uk