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Core Network Upgrade

BURY COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2017 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council has successfully completed a tender for a "Core Network Upgrade" project, classified under the industry category of Network Equipment. The procurement process, which utilised a tender initiation type, reached its end on 11 August 2017, with the contract awarded on 27 September 2017. The contract, valued at approximately £135,569, covers the replacement of core switches in the council's data centre and aims to achieve a more resilient network solution. The work involves integrating new switches into Bury's network and providing a management platform for enhanced administration. This initiative is located in the North West of England, specifically in the town of Bury.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the network services and IT sectors to engage with local government projects. Companies that specialise in network infrastructure, data management, and system integration, particularly those with high-level manufacturer accreditation, will find this tender aligns with their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to contribute to local government service improvements while potentially expanding their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Network Upgrade

Notice Description

Contract awarded under Lot 2 of the CCS Framework RM1045, Network Services. Bury Council wish to replace their current data centre core switches and move to a more resilient and cost effective solution. The requirement must provide resilient network switching within the top of designated racks for server connections and then onward connections to a core data centre switch for inter rack and inter site communications to Bury data centres. Connections from the local sites will then be connected to a new core from either Bury Council's own fibre connection, via MPLS connections or local edge switches. Bury Council wish to deploy a solution which will provide a detailed insight into the network usage and provide easier administration through the adoption of a multi-vendor Network Management platform. The successful bidder must be certified at the highest level of manufacturer accreditation with the proposed solutions vendor, and the proposed solution must include a design of the new switching, installation of the new switching and a scope of work to integrate the new switches into the Bury Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41a80f0d-f642-4bb7-b3cc-214da72cc3a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5876148-ece3-4537-94df-e8a005141322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,569 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,569 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2022 Over 5 years
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
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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