Planning

Market Testing Document for a CISCO Network maintenance and support

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Planning

20 Apr 2021 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Exeter Plus is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Testing Document for a CISCO Network maintenance and support". This procurement process is focused on the networking industry, particularly in the South West region of England. Key dates include an engagement end date on 5th May 2021, during which interested parties can review market engagement notices and the procurement plan. The initiative aims to appoint a partner for ongoing maintenance of its Cisco estate, with an emphasis on strategic design capable of supporting SDN and Zero Trust deployments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in network maintenance and support, especially those with expertise in Cisco systems. Companies that provide innovative network solutions and are familiar with advanced technologies such as Software-Defined Networking would be well-positioned to compete. The partnership will not only involve maintenance but also collaborative engagement in idea generation for future network designs, making it an appealing opportunity for forward-thinking IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Testing Document for a CISCO Network maintenance and support

Notice Description

FXPLUS are looking to appoint new Cisco Network partner to provide ongoing maintenance for its Cisco Estate, along with the day to day supply of Cisco equipment and ongoing partner engagement for the thought/idea generation piece. The expectation is that the engagement will focus on a full revalidation of current campus network design or working through a new design and its associated costings. The current focus of any new design will be around SDN and Zero Trust deployment and would need to call out any options to increase resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d7c474c-3d9e-41c7-9ee7-e01f2e63b94d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03105eba-77e9-4d90-ba4d-8c1e88c869ab
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
Nathan prisk
Contact Email
itprocurement@fxplus.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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