Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c61-dcad-71ec-9c1b-185bf62e73c6/network-access-control-solution closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Network Access Control Solution [Keele University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/keele-university) Estimated value £47,947 Published 19 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 21 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 This tender is for the supply, installation and support of a Network Access Control solution to complement our current network. Our current wireless manufacture is HPE Aruba, and consists of two wireless controllers (Aruba7240XM) and two Mobility masters (ArubaMM-HW-5K) running version 8.5.0.5. Our current wired network provider is Cisco. This additional equipment needs to address two main areas, improving visitor access to our network and to support segmentation of commercial tenants connected via wired and wireless. The Smart Innovation Hub is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Keele and the Midlands Engine Single Growth Fund. The Network Access Control Solution for the Denise Coates Foundation Building (Smart Innovation Hub) is also part funded by ERDF. Given the need for one supplier to co-ordinate delivery of all goods and installation required , the contract has not been divided into lots. The estimated budget is £47,947.80 excluding VAT. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home) Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home) Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) is part-funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Network Access Control Solution for the Denise Coates Foundation Building (Smart Innovation Hub) is also part funded by ERDF. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU ### Funding Description The Smart Innovation Hub is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Keele and the Midlands Engine Single Local Growth Fund. The Network Access Control Solution for the Denise Coates Foundation Building (Smart Innovation Hub) is also part funded by ERDF. 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