Published date: 25 September 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 11 October 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Networks - 32400000

  • Hardware consultancy services - 72100000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£9,000,000

Procurement reference

PST-21-049

Published date

25 September 2023

Closing date

11 October 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University is making a series of strategic significant investments in information technology to empower world class learning and teaching and to deliver an enhanced experience for all consumers of University services. This is particularly relevant due to the shift in practices created by Covid-19, which accelerated digital learning and collaboration across all parts of the University.

The Modern Network is a key part of the Information & Technology Strategy. It is an ambitious undertaking that seeks to blend high performance and capacity with flexibility, robustness, security, ease of use, a global reach, sustainability, promotion of digital equality and social inclusion, creating a positive economic impact and operational excellence. The Modern Network is a transformation of the current network which serves students, staff, and wider partners in Lancashire, in the UK and globally.

This is a huge and exciting opportunity to create a prestigious, advanced digital environment that will power the future success of the University.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Provision of Network Modernisation Managed Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 6 September 2022

Additional text

UCLan is running this procurement process as a Restricted procedure (two-stage process).

The SQ is available through the e-Sourcing portal and must be completed there.

Award information

Awarded date

8 September 2023

Contract start date

8 September 2023

Contract end date

7 September 2030

Total value of contract

£11,265,210.57

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

ROC Technologies Limited

Address

1 Lindenmuth Way, Greenham Business Park, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6AD

Reference

Companies House number: 07579363

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Fylde Road
PRESTON
PR12TQ
England

Email

purchasingenquiries@uclan.ac.uk