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GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for Additional Network Link at Cefas

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas, a UK governmental organisation based in Lowestoft, which has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) titled "GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for Additional Network Link at Cefas." This procurement is classified under the "Internet network" category and aims to enhance network connectivity at their sites in Lowestoft and Weymouth. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and while the award of the contract occurred on 5th December 2016, key details of the contract specify a total value of £18,072, with a contract period commencing on 1st March 2017 and concluding on 28th February 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in internet services and network solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the mandatory criteria specified in the tender documents. As Cefas seeks a reliable secondary internet link to support their increasing use of cloud services, contractors offering innovative solutions for bandwidth and failover connectivity might find competitive advantages. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in providing scalable network infrastructure and support services for governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: RFQ for Additional Network Link at Cefas

Notice Description

Cefas have 2 main sites in the UK, Lowestoft NR33 0HT and Weymouth DT4 8UB. The Lowestoft site hosts business critical public internet facing services, with a Cefas owned public "class C" IP range. Each site has a connection to an ISP on a flexible Gigabit fibre bearer, with separate synchronous 100Mbps circuits connecting site-to-site over private MPLS and from each site to the internet. Cefas are making increasing use of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 services in the cloud and with increasing reliance on cloud services Cefas require a reliable, efficient secondary link connecting both sites to the internet for automatic failover and additional network bandwidth and capacity. Cefas require a secondary internet link at both main sites, configurable as a failover for internet/cloud services in the event of a failure of the existing 100Mbps internet links and for use for additional capacity for selected traffic. The solution proposed must provide a clearly defined and detailed solution which meets and addresses the mandatory criteria listed in the full RFQ document enclosed in the tender package that can be accessed via the Delta e-procurement system. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32152e42-7032-4960-8c62-672a03a2b384
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483b5004-bf0d-49f2-8685-33f0184d590d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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

32412110 - Internet network

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,072 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,072 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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