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# NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nu1538-2-aggregated-capital-projects-autumn-2020-network-equipment-rfq-ocds-h6vhtk-02a8af). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Newcastle University: "NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ". Published status: complete. Dynamic Market Estimate: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Newcastle University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/newcastle-university-GB-FTS-95021)
- **Dynamic Market Estimate (lifetime call-offs):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Networks
- **Delivery Location:** UKC22
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02a8af`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nu1538-2-aggregated-capital-projects-autumn-2020-network-equipment-rfq-ocds-h6vhtk-02a8af#tl-md)

## Description
This Request For Quotation (RFQ) is an aggregated procurement for the supply of Huawei wired and wireless network equipment and associated professional services for the following University Capital Projects and Ancillary Requirements:
• Henry Daysh Building (Phase 2)
o Phase 2 of the full refurbishment of this large existing building complex (formerly known as Claremont Complex, comprising Claremont Tower, Claremont Bridge and Daysh buildings) on the main campus, for use by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS).
o This requirement excludes WiFi elements as they have already been procured.
• The Advanced Engineering Research Hub (AERH) building at Walker.
o This is the creation of a heavy engineering research centre and workshop within an existing industrial building close to the north shore of the River Tyne in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The facility will work in conjunction with the existing University facilities at the Tyne Subsea / National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering at Wallsend.
• The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) OME Building
o This is a small experimental building being constructed on the main campus as part of a joint research initiative between Newcastle University, Northumbria University and their funding partners to investigate innovative uses of biotechnology within the built environment.
• Campus Network Mid-life Upgrades.
o This project covers a number of requirements including:
? targeted upgrading of WiFi access points in key areas of campus
? replacement of some building gateway devices that are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei.
? replacement of some high-speed optical components which are approaching the End Of Support from Huawei.
? Purchase of additional datacentre 10Gbps server connection capacity to meet anticipated future needs.
• Miscellaneous Requirements.
o Small requirements that do not fit anywhere else.
For *each* project/requirement above, the RFQ details:
• the network equipment required
• any Asset Tracking and Labelling services required in relation to that equipment
• any Installation and Patching services required in relation to that equipment
• the target delivery/installation schedule for each delivery/installation location
It should be noted that, at the time of publication of this RFQ, the various target delivery/installation dates specified are indicative only, and may be subject to change, according to the progress of the individual projects concerned.
NOTE: This is only being issued to those appointed to Lot 2 Equipment Supply and/or Installation and Commissioning Support Services of the Newcastle University Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Huawei Network Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete

- **Delivery regions:** UKC

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ (active)
  - Award id: `008510-2021-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Horsebridge Network Systems**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-13764`
  - Value: £200,650 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** NU1538-2 Aggregated Capital Projects Autumn 2020 - Network Equipment RFQ (active)
  - Signed Value: £200,650
  - Signed Date: 10/02/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008510-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-04-21T14:09:36.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T16:27:49.368Z
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