Tender

Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to inform the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity concerning Networking and Communications. Our aim is to provide ECC with modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for Connectivity and Voice and we are looking for potential suppliers to engage with us on market innovation, service delivery models and their service offering. Connectivity and Voice are presently provided to ECC under a fully managed service for WAN, LAN and telephony (mobiles, contact centres, VOIP and some residual fixed line telephony), across an estate of ~160 Essex end sites, including core sites such as County Hall.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2020 at 15:26

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25 Jun 2020 at 15:25

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24 Jun 2020 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is currently engaged in early market consultation to explore potential procurement opportunities related to networking and communications technology. The initiative aims to modernise ECC's connectivity and voice solutions, which are presently managed across approximately 160 sites including County Hall in Chelmsford, UK. This discussion is part of the tender phase and is set to conclude on 6th July 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 20th July 2020 and last until 31st July 2020. The procurement method described falls under the classification of "Other" and primarily targets services, specifically within the telecommunications and networking industry.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and IT services. Companies with expertise in modern, flexible technology solutions, especially those experienced in providing managed services, network equipment, and telecommunications systems, would be well-positioned to engage with ECC. Moreover, this early market engagement encourages suppliers to contribute ideas on service delivery models which could foster innovative partnerships and enhance business visibility within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to inform the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity concerning Networking and Communications. Our aim is to provide ECC with modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for Connectivity and Voice and we are looking for potential suppliers to engage with us on market innovation, service delivery models and their service offering. Connectivity and Voice are presently provided to ECC under a fully managed service for WAN, LAN and telephony (mobiles, contact centres, VOIP and some residual fixed line telephony), across an estate of ~160 Essex end sites, including core sites such as County Hall.

Notice Description

Early market engagement for ECC's networking and communication requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcc96d0-da08-4014-b35c-8c575c9f0018
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413000 - Integrated network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32551400 - Telephone network

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

48821000 - Network servers

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212511 - Desktop communications software development services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 30 days
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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