Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement

Concepts

• network cabling
• cardiff
• cardiff university
• network cabling framework agreement
• deployment of active network equipment
• optic network infrastructure cabling
• supply of cabling
• active network equipment
• cardiff university’s network cabling standards
• network switches

Location

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan: Cardiff University

Description

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works. The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University’s Network Cabling Standards

Total Quantity or Scope

The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation and associated surveys to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Data Network Infrastructure. The installation and patching of active equipment such as network switches / wireless access points / VoIP handsets The physical patching of horizontal and backbone cabling into active network equipment and installing interconnect links between passive and active network cabinets as requested. The supply of cabling & equipment for the installation, civil works and associated configuration to support the expansion and day to day operation of the Backbone Network Infrastructure. Project Management and services required to deploy and support the deployment/expansion of Fibre Optic cabling across the University’s Campus including fibre provisioning. Fibre installation can be single mode or multimode fibre and includes inter building deployment and intra building deployment across the University estate. Both traditional and Blown Fibre solutions installations would be required depending on project requirements. Civil works necessary to support inter building fibre deployments – including the negotiation and provision of any necessary civil works permits/street works licenses Account management for the duration of the project. Suppliers must provide documentation updates. These include test results, work logs, project reports, and onsite update of the AutoCAD documentation held by the University. Supply and installation of network cabinets, frames, or racks.

Renewal Options

2 x 12 month extension options available.

CPV Codes

• 32421000 - Network cabling

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The procurement documents will be available via In-tend until 12 Noon, 25th July 2022 then access will be closed. Site visits are a mandatory requirement and will take place W/C 1st Aug 2022, Full details are contained in the ITT documents. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders. The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract. All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP. All documents to be priced in GBP excluding VAT NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122421. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: As stated in the ITT documents (WA Ref:122421)