Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca0-bff9-7241-9d55-b1905d86957b/provision-of-residential-internet-provision-and-associated-equipment-for-the-uni awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Residential Internet Provision and associated Equipment for the University of Sunderland - AWARD [University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland) Estimated value £800,000 to £1,000,000 Published 14 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 6 Jun 2022 ## 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University are looking to outsource the entire Residential Internet Service to a supplier, inclusive of connectivity, hardware and incident management. The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the reliance on the UoS Technical Services Team and introduce a high level of business continuity for this essential provision to students. The university are looking for innovative solutions which will also be to help future proof the provision, for the next iteration of Wi-Fi, broadband and related services. The University are looking for a provider that has previous experience with other Higher Education Institutions. The University would also like a 24x365 Helpdesk for student queries and issues to be raised using a single log-in, preferably allowing the ability to access Wi-Fi services across all accommodation. The provision, as a minimum, must provide Wi-Fi and wired connection options to all rooms, with WiFi 6 and a minimum Speed of at least 200Mbps. It is expected that these minimum speeds will increase over the life of the contract to meet the various 'change in use' that comes with technological developments. Therefore, the solution should be able to facilitate the increase is usage and bandwidth etc. A Wi-Fi provision to communal and open space would also be required. The University would expect this service to be monitored effectively with a filtering and reporting service, as well as a disaster recovery procedure in place to ensure there is minimal downtime for students Wi-Fi. Read full description ## CPV classification Internet service providers ISP Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bcff4186-fb56-44b0-b310-e03c41077e9f) 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. 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