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ClosedStage · tender

University of South Wales

Procurement of Network Support Services

IT ServicesCPV 72710000
Value£99k
Deadline10 Mar 2026
Published24 Feb 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 24 Feb 2026ClosedCloses 10 Mar 2026
Who to contact
Ethan Jones
ethan.jones2@southwales.ac.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£99ktotal contract value
median £120k
this tender£0£3.5m

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The brief

The University of South Wales (USW) operates a multi-campus network environment that underpins critical teaching, learning, research, and business services across Treforest, Glyntaff, Cardiff, and Newport.

The network includes a modern software-defined access infrastructure, enterprise wireless, security platforms, and a monitoring capability used to maintain performance, availability, and operational assurance.

USW requires additional specialist capability to support day-to-day network operations, maintain service stability, and provide structured oversight across core BAU tasks.

This requirement also supports the development of internal capability through training and mentorship of junior engineers, student placements, and graduates.

The supplier will work closely with the USW Network team to support operational delivery, maintain compliance with service processes, and contribute to proactive monitoring, fault resolution, controlled change, and continuous improvement.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The network includes a modern software-defined access

The network includes a modern software-defined access infrastructure, enterprise wireless, security platforms, and a monitoring capability used to maintain performance, availability, and operational assurance.

02

USW requires additional specialist capability to support

USW requires additional specialist capability to support day-to-day network operations, maintain service stability, and provide structured oversight across core BAU tasks.

03

The supplier will work closely with

The supplier will work closely with the USW Network team to support operational delivery, maintain compliance with service processes, and contribute to proactive monitoring, fault resolution, controlled change, and continuous improvement.

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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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