Tender

Temporary Resources/Consulting for roles covering Network Infrastructure at London Heathrow

SITA

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 17:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SITA is seeking temporary resources and consulting for roles related to network infrastructure at London Heathrow. This procurement, categorised under project management consultancy services, recruitment services, and technical services, is in the Tender stage with the tender period ending on 28th February 2025. The contract is valued between £150,000 and £250,000 and is set to commence on 13th April 2025, concluding on 31st August 2028. The delivery locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and project management to gain extensive business growth by aligning with a major client like London Heathrow, facilitated through SITA. Companies that are Heathrow infrastructure approved suppliers/installers, particularly those with certifications and credentials such as CommScope, airside passes, and specific safety qualifications, will be well-suited to compete. SME businesses can particularly benefit from this tender as it provides a substantial contract duration and scope for various technical and management consultancy roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Resources/Consulting for roles covering Network Infrastructure at London Heathrow

Notice Description

SITA is releasing this proposal (RFP) for London Heathrow approved temporary contract/consultancy resources and require commercials for rate cards covering Network infrastructure at London Heathrow as a Site. Service on behalf of SITA The Service Provider should be acting as SITA towards SITA customer (Heathrow Airport Limited) when delivering the Service. Service Requirements There are a number of mandatory requirements and necessary tools to operate at Heathrow as a technical/physical installation provider, see below: 1. They must be a Heathrow infrastructure approved supplier/installer; in our case they will need the following: a. The supplier must be approved by the PIAB (Physical Infrastructure Advisory Board) to obtain this approval the supplier must previously obtain the following: i. CommScope (Heathrow approved cabling brand) certified company ii. CommScope certified Engineers iii. Airside passes iv. Airside authorised and insured vehicles. v. Minimum of ESR1 certified Engineers. vi. Engineers commercially inducted. vii. CSCS card or equivalent. b. With all the above the supplier will need to be part of the Heathrow framework agreement with Anixter to be able to purchase the required Heathrow branded materials to carry out campus installations. c. At least 1 of the engineers onsite per team must be a Black hat they must be: i. SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certify in order to meet Heathrow Health & Safety requirements. d. IPAF Certified to operate working at height equipment Specifically looking for temporary/consultancy resources as detailed below: Programme manager Senior project manager Project manager Project co-ordinator Senior business analyst Business analyst Senior solution architect Solution architect Senior solution designer Solution designer Senior Telecoms engineer Network Implementation Manager Project Deployment Engineer Cabling Implementation Engineer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21aacfb8-1750-4939-ab24-1e43cfdc6bd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0698c8a4-68df-40f8-b5f0-458817d24097
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

71356000 - Technical services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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
SITA
Contact Name
Aamna Ahmad
Contact Email
aamna.ahmad@sita.aero
Contact Phone
07725576390

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYES
Postcode
UB3 1HA
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Hayes Town
Westminster Constituency
Hayes and Harlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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