Tender

Network Support Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jun 2020 at 21:06

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2020 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Network Support Services" as part of its initiative to enhance its technological infrastructure. This tender is classified under the "Computer network services" category and has a total estimated budget of £1,350,000. The tender period is set to close on 16th July 2020, with the contract commencing on 8th November 2020 and lasting until 7th November 2025. The contract is intended for services based in London, United Kingdom, and follows an open procurement procedure.

This opportunity presents a potential for significant business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network management, support services, and modernisation of legacy systems. Companies with expertise in secure network solutions and the integration of advanced technologies, such as SDWAN, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The involvement of local partners and the emphasis on secure connectivity also suggest a collaborative environment for businesses keen to establish connections with the London Borough of Hounslow and other local entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Support Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow move to a new Civic Centre Building (Hounslow House) March 2019 which installed a Software Defined Access (SDA) from Cisco. Networking at the speed of software using DNA Centre Policy Autonomation and Analytics. Secure onboarding of users and devices across virtual networks. To allow LB Hounslow and partners to connect to the SDA fabric and all networks to run securely this has proved to be a success with many partners onboard using the technology. Which allows the council to keep up with security variabilities and patches and has worked well with flexible working for LBH staff and are partners We are looking for a new support contract to provide support for the legacy network equipment and assist in reviewing, upgrading the legacy network equipment in the longer term with the objective of updating and providing modern small, medium and large branch office facilities on a par with those available at the main Hounslow House site, adding in to the fabric via SDWAN where it is advantageous to do so. Additional information: Link to adverts: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58ddd6c6-1faf-ea11-8103-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d594655-57b2-499d-a07f-8949a94f245a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2020 - 7 Nov 2025 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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