Tender

Wide Area Network Connectivity

ACCENT HOUSING

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Accent Housing, a UK-based organisation, seeking suppliers for the "Wide Area Network Connectivity" project. This initiative falls within the telecommunications industry and is currently in the Tender stage. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) was issued on 26th November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2022 at 10:00hrs. The project, valued at £600,000, aims to establish a reliable and flexible wide area network infrastructure, with an initial contract duration of 36 months starting from 1st March 2022, which may be extended at Accent's discretion for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive network solutions, especially those specialising in wide area network services or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of delivering integrated proposals that align with both the WAN connectivity requirements and the forthcoming data centre relocation project. Suppliers who can offer cohesive and adaptable networking solutions are likely to find this a compelling opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network Connectivity

Notice Description

Accent Housing Limited are looking for a supplier(s) for the supply, installation, configuration, monitoring, billing and ongoing support and maintenance of its Wide Area Network (WAN). It is a critical priority for Accent to have a future looking solution that is suitable for our needs, we are looking for a Supplier(s) who can provide a resilient, performant and flexible end to end business network infrastructure. Accent currently has a separate opportunity for the provision of the Relocation of the Primary Data Centre Ref: DN582996, as soon as practicable Accent will provide confirmation of the successful provider and the location of the data centre. Delivery of these WAN connections must include delivery to this yet to be confirmed supplier and site location, and consideration should be given to ensure that you are able to supply circuits to the winning supplier of the new data centre location. Suppliers that can deliver cohesive proposals that adequately meet both sets of requirements are welcome to bid for both opportunities. You can access the information free of charge via the Due North ProContract portal: https://procontract.due-north.com Please note that ALL communication must be directed through the Due North ProContract secure messaging area via the E-Sourcing Portal. Email communication and submissions will be rejected and not responded to. ITT Information: DATE OF ISSUE OF ITT: 26th November 2021 DATE OF RETURN: 6th January 2022 TIME; ON OR BEFORE: 10:00hrs INITIAL CONTRACT DURATION: 36 MONTHS *with the option to extend at the sole discretion of Accent by 2 x 12 Month Extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc6ece-3f66-4d75-840a-472ea61b66a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCENT HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHIPLEY
Postcode
BD17 7SW
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Baildon
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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