NA Wireless Project (Pilot Phase) - Network Upgrade and Installation

Tender description

The University of Southampton is currently reviewing and scoping an improved wireless service deployment methodology. As such, the latest standards, processes and deployment methodologies being proposed are being piloted using the Hartley Library Building (B36) on the Highfield campus. This pilot is to demonstrate a valid process for design, installation and assurance of an upgraded or new wireless service. The RF design and physical layout design of the Wireless Access Points (WAPs) to support this service improvement have been completed. The physical layout of the Wireless Access Points (WAPs) and the defined cable runs to support this layout are included within the ITT documents to illustrate the works that need to be completed. Existing access point cable and / or runs will need to be relocated and new access points and cable runs will need to be installed. This tender is to identify the best fit and most cost effective party to deliver this installation phase of the design proposal. An optional site visit to illustrate the scope of the project is scheduled to take place on 30th July 2016. Potential Bidders are invited to attend. Please use the correspondence functionality within the In-Tend portal to confirm attendance, details for the session, including venue and timings, will be issued via the portal to organisations who have confirmed attendance in advance. ****** Bidders are advised that the deadline for the receipt of clarification requests in relation to this project is 1st July 2016 (4.00pm) ****** This tender will be conducted electronically and tender documents can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. Once you have logged in as a supplier, click on current tenders and locate the tender documents by clicking on the reference number detailed in this notice. Further instructions for the submission of tender are below. (Please note, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via In-Tend). To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View Tender Details 4. View Documents 5. Browse and Upload each part of your return (or Zip File) 6. Once ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return -. You are only permitted to submit once. Expressions of Interest must be by way of completion and return of the Invitation to Tender documents via the University`s e-tendering system Intend by the date/time specified in this notice. Due to the nature of this service it was not deemed suitable to be split into lots. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulati...