Notice Information
Notice Title
CS20464 The Provision of Technical Analysis and Advice on Achieving Maximum Longevity on Curreny Wide Arear Network Connectivity to the UK's Smart Metering Network
Notice Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description Wide Area Network connectivity to Great Britain's smart metering network in the South and Central regions is currently provided by 2/3G cellular technology on the public cellular mobile networks. It is our expectation that all smart metering devices, including the communication hubs that provide this WAN connectivity, will have an operational lifetime of at least 15 years. Two key mitigation strategies that are currently being pursued are: * Moving to a next generation WAN connectivity solution. The Programme is exploring the option of a 4G connectivity solution for newly deployed communications hubs in the Central and South regions. * Securing long term 2/3G connectivity for the smart metering network. The Programme is seeking to ensure that 2/3G WAN connectivity can be maintained for the expected operational lifetime of current 2/3G communications hubs. It is in relation to the second of these mitigation strategies that this work will focus. BEIS has a key objective to secure on-going connectivity for already deployed assets for at least their planned operational lifetime. BEIS recognise that even if 4G-capable communications hubs start to be deployed during rollout there will remain a requirement to provide connectivity to already deployed 2/3G devices. This requirement will run into the late 2030s. Consequently, BEIS believe it prudent to seek to fully dimension any risks to continued connectivity to these devices that may arise from sunsetting, understand what decisions and actions may be necessary to help assure continued connectivity, understand the costs of securing this connectivity, and develop a strategy to deliver an optimum outcome for smart metering. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. To Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to Login. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: V5244D9W5Q Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a suffiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-0c122bb3-4b23-4e55-9a5f-ae6bf39875af
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfa7720-5360-4eaf-9b7d-79cc7c84dd13
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (below threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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- CPV Codes
31681000 - Electrical accessories
32400000 - Networks
71620000 - Analysis services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £104,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £99,825 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Feb 20215 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Dec 2020Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 18 Jan 20215 years ago
- Contract Period
- 20 Jan 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Kerry Hammond
- Contact Email
- professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01793 867005
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWINDON
- Postcode
- SN2 1ET
- Post Town
- Swindon
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK71 Swindon
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swindon
- Electoral Ward
- Rodbourne Cheney
- Westminster Constituency
- Swindon North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfa7720-5360-4eaf-9b7d-79cc7c84dd13
24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13170de-341e-48f6-80b3-8a77e39b8e23
10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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