Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-0682-72f6-80ca-869d8f654bcc/network-core-replacement [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Network Core Replacement [University of Cumbria](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-cumbria) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 14 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University of Cumbria wishes to appoint a partner to review, design, replace and deliver a CISCO WAN network capable of meeting the University’s core network requirements for up to the next 10 years. The contract is for the co-design, supply of a solution (consultancy, installation, transition of service from existing CISCO and Brocade XMR hardware) and accredited vendor specific training for University Analysts. A ‘ground up’ approach to design should be undertaken. A support and maintenance contract is not included and can be deemed as out of scope. The appointment will be by means of a mini-competition through the North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Framework Agreement for: NETWORKING – SUPPLY & SERVICES ITS2001 NE. The mini-competition will be held on Lot 2 of the above framework. The University reserves the right not to award from the mini-competition. A maximum of 2 responses from each supplier will be accepted. Additional information: Only Suppliers on the NEUPC framework can apply The appointment will be by means of a mini-competition through the North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Framework Agreement for: NETWORKING – SUPPLY & SERVICES ITS2001 NE. The mini-competition will be held on Lot 2 of the above framework. The University reserves the right not to award from the mini-competition. A maximum of 2 responses from each supplier will be accepted. ### Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : n/a Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Telecommunications network Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5e4f9f29-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUniversity of Cumbria: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-cumbria)[SectorMore Telecoms & broadcasting equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/telecoms-broadcasting-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Multimedia equipment – Zakup wyposażenia elektronicznego - monitory w ramach projektu: Laboratoria budownictwa przyszłości – budowa warsztatów szkolnych przy Zespole Szkół Budowlano – Architektonicznych w Tarnowskich Górach Powiat Tarnogórski 35 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-2e83-731d-ab4a-5af6b3c63cef/poland-multimedia-equipment-zakup-wyposazenia-elektronicznego-monitory-w-r)[Mobile telephones – Contrato mixto de suministro y soporte técnico de 550 terminales móviles digitales para el Congreso de los Diputados Mesa del Congreso de los Diputados 18 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6d29-7258-a34b-7b4baaec945c/spain-mobile-telephones-contrato-mixto-de-suministro-y-soporte-tecnico-de-55)[Terminal equipment – Checkout system and payment terminals Vestland fylkeskommune 35 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-192c-736c-b1b3-d3e9d4da3fb6/norway-terminal-equipment-checkout-system-and-payment-terminals)[Telecommunications equipment and supplies – Remodelación Del Cpd De T3 En El Aeropuerto De Málaga - Costa Del Sol Aena. Dirección de Contratación 7 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-2d09-73f4-99f6-87cc5d6601cd/spain-telecommunications-equipment-and-supplies-remodelacion-del-cpd-de-t3-e)[Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television – Dostawy radiosterowań po sieci LAN do radiotelefonów VHF i UHF oraz konsol dyspozytorskich Komenda Stołeczna Policji 14 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5594-72f2-9cea-c8a328e03c43/poland-transmission-apparatus-for-radiotelephony-radiotelegraphy-radio-broad)[Television and audio-visual equipment – Mötesteknik Sveriges Meteorologiska och Hydrologiska Institut 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-7579-73ed-a3d5-12cae49cbb1e/sweden-television-and-audio-visual-equipment-motesteknik)