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Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation for The University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 12:57.

Opportunity overview

The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation. The University has issued a Request for Information (RFI) document on our E-Tendering portal In-Tend to gain a better understanding of the market, and understand supplier capacity to deliver the University's requirements and discuss the tender process itself. Following supplier engagement, it is the University's intention to conduct a tender exercise with a select list of suppliers. To finalise this list, additional supplier‑specific information may be requested as needed. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation. . Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.

Classification

  • CPV32412110 — Internet network
  • CPV32424000 — Network infrastructure
  • CPV72400000 — Internet services
  • CPV72700000 — Computer network services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
FRAM0475-25
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
32412110
Description
Internet network
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
32424000
Description
Network infrastructure
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72400000
Description
Internet services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
72700000
Description
Computer network services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The University has published a Request for Information (RFI) document on our In-Tend E-Tendering Portal. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Managed Internet Services for Student Accommodation (FRAM0475-25) and complete and return the RFI document attached to the In-Tend project. Any clarification questions should be submitted via the In-Tend portal. The deadline for clarification questions will close on the 5th May 2026 at 5PM. The University reserves the right to not respond to any questions received after the deadline. The purpose of this RFI is to gather high level information on supplier capability, service models, and experience in delivering resilient Wi Fi and network services in high density residential environments typical of university accommodation. This RFI forms part of an informal exploratory exercise and does not constitute a procurement process, invitation to tender, or commitment to award a contract. No contract or agreement shall arise from this RFI, and the University accepts no obligation to proceed to any subsequent stage. Responses may be used to form an informal shortlist of suppliers who may be invited to participate in any future competitive exercise. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee further engagement, nor does non participation preclude suppliers from taking part in future procurement opportunities. The engagement deadline provided is an estimate only. The University reserves the right to extend the date above to engage further with suppliers if required.
Due
7 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
039584-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
30 Apr 2026, 08:44
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Id
GB-COH-RC000645

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000645

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHCQ-3464-LVTM

Address

Street Address
Edgbaston
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B15 2TT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG31

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UKG31 · B15 2TT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 039398-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 039584-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·