Tender

Provision and Support of SIP Trunking service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2018 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking bids for the provision and support of a SIP trunking service, with the tender identified as PS/2018/186. This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry category, specifically concerning communication services. The tender period is set to end on 23rd July 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 31st August 2021. The procurement method is open, and it is classified as an above-threshold procedure. Interested bidders should ensure they register on In-Tend to view and submit their proposals.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications, particularly those familiar with Mitel IP solutions. Businesses that can provide a best value cost model and have expertise in supporting extensive Mitel calling features will be well-positioned to compete. Given the technical requirements, firms that can demonstrate capabilities in developing a standardised SIP platform for seamless migration at the end of the contract term are especially suited for this opportunity. This tender could serve as a gateway for growth in a significant public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision and Support of SIP Trunking service

Notice Description

Thurrock Council currently has a Mitel IP telephony solution that supports the Council sites and a number of third parties. The solution consists of Thurrock owned onsite hardware, with a resilient backup instance in a remote data centre. The platform is supported by a third party organisation. The Mitel platform connects into a resilient SIP trunking service. This tender is for a replacement of the existing SIP trunking service. The key requirements for the winning bidder will be: ? Best value cost model ? Support for the full range of Mitel calling features ? Standardised SIP platform that will allow for easy migration at the end of the contract term Additional information: Register on In-Tend to view, download document and submit a bid Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89cb664-2d30-4fc4-a570-d955df1a3a8d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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