Tender

Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency is currently conducting a tender for the "Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)" aimed at enhancing connectivity across its facilities. The procurement process, classified under the "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" industry category, is in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 30th January 2019, with the contract period beginning on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This tender employs a selective procurement method, which involves a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering networking and managed service solutions. Businesses specialising in broadband upgrades, low latency connectivity, and IT support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for robust service level agreements and support for scalability further emphasises the need for reliable and experienced providers in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)

Notice Description

VCA are seeking tenders to: * upgrade all existing broadband connections (see Figure 1 for connections) * provision of low latency connectivity to all sites * are able to provide a service wrap (2nd and 3rd line support) * provide the ability to easily 'flex' the available bandwidth as required (likely to require bearer upgrades) * support for a 99.9% uptime SLA across all services * supply a web & email filtering service * apply standard security tooling to prevent/detect intrusion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80e1817-d3e6-4b18-859a-fba5bf204555
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Further Information

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