# Network Core refresh

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Liverpool John Moores University](/buyers/liverpool-john-moores-university/contract-awards)
- Published: 17 October 2023
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 52cdef47-8b3d-4921-a3bb-667ea4884030-689651
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0852cd1f-1b34-413f-bfda-615685703489

## Description

LJMU have a requirement to replace an aging core of 10x Cisco routers\. It is recognized that decisions made here need to take into consideration the distribution and edge tiers of the network as well as security and management\. This document invites suppliers to engage with LJMU to outline a strategy & roadmap to include the core, distribution, wired & wireless edge, security & monitoring\. The output of this engagement will lead to a competitive procurement process\.

## Related contract awards

- [Security Asset Audit & Infrastructure Mapping](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-76be4563-a08a-4914-869e-c31c94341aa4): Liverpool John Moores University
- [Provision of Staff to deliver Training and consultancy work in Maritime Simulators\.](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-a42f4171-950b-415d-902f-f11e16645a5f): Liverpool John Moores University
- [Contract for the delivery of training packages for staff and students related to the new OfS condition of registration E6 \(Harassment and Sexual Misconduct\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-aa903bf0-491f-43e7-8008-b1dd3f93738f): Liverpool John Moores University

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cdef47-8b3d-4921-a3bb-667ea4884030-689651)