Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065b3f
- Published by:
- University of South Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA0315
- Publication date:
- 24 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 10 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
2068
Procurement description
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.
Delivery regions
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
99000 GBP to 99000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
13 March 2026, 00:00AM to 13 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 13 March 2028
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: University of South Wales,
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 1DL
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.southwales.ac.uk/
Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
Contact name: Ethan Jones
Email: ethan.jones2@southwales.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services
Delivery regions
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Lot value (estimated)
99000 GBP Excluding VAT
118800 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
13 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
13 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 March 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1x 12 Month Extension
Award criteria
Type: cost
Name
Network Consultancy Per Day
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value & Quality
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
03 March 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Completion of the tender can be found via the below link.https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/77447913019C8F83CA5CIf etenderwales hasn't previously been used, please sign up via the below link.https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| 1015 |
Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
| 1021 |
Monmouthshire and Newport |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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