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Procurement of Network Support Services

University of South Wales · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 18:46.

Opportunity overview

The University of South Wales (USW) operates a multi-campus network environment that underpins critical teaching, learning, research, and business services across Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff, and Newport. The network includes a modern software-defined access infrastructure, enterprise wireless, security platforms, and a monitoring capability used to maintain performance, availability, and operational assurance. USW requires additional specialist capability to support day-to-day network operations, maintain service stability, and provide structured oversight across core BAU tasks. This requirement also supports the development of internal capability through training and mentorship of junior engineers, student placements, and graduates. The supplier will work closely with the USW Network team to support operational delivery, maintain compliance with service processes, and contribute to proactive monitoring, fault resolution, controlled change, and continuous improvement.

Classification

  • CPV72710000 — Local area network services
  • CPV72720000 — Wide area network services

Lots

  • Lot 1£99k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2068
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Completion of the tender can be found via the below link. https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/77447913019C8F83CA5C If etenderwales hasn't previously been used, please sign up via the below link. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
10 Mar 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
3 Mar 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
118,800
Amount
99,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Network Consultancy Per Day

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value & Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
13 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Mar 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
13 Mar 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1x 12 Month Extension

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72710000
Description
Local area network services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72720000
Description
Wide area network services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL16
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
016557-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Feb 2026, 15:20
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of South Wales
Id
GB-CHC-1140312

Identifier

Scheme
GB-CHC
Id
1140312

Address

Street Address
University of South Wales,
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 1DL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL15

Contact

Name
Ethan Jones

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 1DL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL15 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL16 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 016557-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·