This notice of tender is for the delivery of the internal enabling works for the replacement of the University's IT Network Infrastructure. This is a highly visible flagship programme for the provision of a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network for the entire UoS Falmer Campus. The upgrade of the network infrastructure is instrumental to the University of Sussex achieving its strategic objectives, and central to the delivery of strategic developments in the ITS and Estates roadmap. The project driver being in direct response to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. This works package will therefore

University of Sussex
South East
Selective procedure
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Delivery of internal enabling works to support the replacement of university IT network infrastructure across the Falmer Campus. The project involves site-wide physical works to facilitate the installation of a modern, high-speed wired and wireless data network, addressing specific campus connectivity requirements.

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Awarded value: £8m; As published
Published: 15 June 2022; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 14 October 2024; Capita
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 December 2023

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of internal enabling works and infrastructure installation for campus-wide wired and wireless data network upgrades.

Category: Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
15 June 2022
Contract awardedto Capita
14 October 2024
Contract starts
1 January 2023
Contract ends
31 December 2023

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Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-ba243427-3889-4df2-bd84-26e6b27e1976
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Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Sussex. This notice of tender is for the delivery of the internal enabling works for the replacement of the University's IT Network Infrastructure. This is a highly visible flagship programme for the provision of a modern, secure, high speed wired and wireless campus data network for the entire UoS Falmer Campus. The upgrade of the network infrastructure is instrumental to the University of Sussex achieving its strategic objectives, and central to the delivery of strategic developments in the ITS and Estates roadmap. The project driver being in direct response to negative feedback from the National Student Survey. This works package will therefore. Contract award, 15 June 2022. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/231755/this-notice-of-tender-is-for-the-delivery-of-the-internal-enabling-works-for-the (accessed 12 October 2026).