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Campus Network and Connectivity

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

Buyer Address: University of Salford, SALFORD, M54WT, England

Contact Email: O.H.Ward@salford.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
1500000.0 GBP
Published
09 May 2025, 12:12
Deadline
09 Oct 2024, 11:00
Contract Start
07 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
08 Nov 2025, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
32428000 - Network upgrade
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Softcat
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

University of Salford has operated its existing campus network (27 buildings across 3 campuses - see attached map link above) for over 10 years. The demands of our students and staff have changed significantly during this period, as has the technical capabilities of vendors. Whilst the existing solution is functional it lacks a modern approach and is resource intensive to support. To deliver our digital vision, the University has identified the need to implement a modern, scalable, modular network with the enhanced security benefits modern technology brings. High levels of automation to allow the efficient management of the network whilst not compromising security. Through technology and our strategic partnerships, the University of Salford are looking to transition our engineers from a supporting function to an enabling and leading function. Thus, providing the capacity to drive the required significant change across our digital environment.

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