Planning

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council IT networking equipment Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for an IT networking equipment contract. This supplier engagement process focuses on the procurement of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, with additional classifications covering software packages and information systems. The engagement is open until 14 February 2025, and the contract will primarily be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The primary contact for this procurement is Louisa Coley from Tunbridge Wells. Interested parties can view the early engagement notice published on 16 January 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the council seeks to explore market options and gauge interest in delivering IT networking solutions. Companies specialising in communication systems, software, and IT infrastructure are well-suited to compete. Participating in this supplier engagement can not only help businesses align with the council’s requirements but also offer insights into future tendering opportunities and potential collaborations. This proactive engagement could position businesses advantageously for the final contract award.

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Notice Title

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council IT networking equipment Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding IT networking equipment. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53174d5c-76d4-4268-bc00-51521649564a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda2882b-19ae-400a-92d5-5818724b9c8e
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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