Tender

DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Jan 2024 at 15:17

Tender

02 Jan 2024 at 14:13

Planning

16 Aug 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is initiating a procurement process for the Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator. The final date for bid submission is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00 GMT. STFC seeks a partner to define a long-term network architecture, create design solutions, run proof of concept, and support infrastructure rollout. This procurement opportunity falls under the IT services category and has a contract value of £1.5 million GBP.

This tender by STFC presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies with expertise in network architecture, switching, routing, and security would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is at the tender stage and is open to all suppliers, with the contract period starting on 2nd April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2027. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender to grow their business in the UK market.

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Notice Title

DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that. STFC wish to work with a partner to: * Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle. * Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be: o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD). o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD. o STFC to sign off the HLD solution. o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution. o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender * Run a proof of concept (POC). * Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC. * Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design. * Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. To locate the Procurement in the Jaggaer eSourcing portal , once logged in, click the ITTs option in the menu and then select 'ITT's Open to All Suppliers' and search for the reference number 1314. Bidders are to note that in order to access the tender documentation for DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION), they must complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided within the attachment section of this notice and send this to the Buyer via the Message Centre in the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef4cbb1-b1ad-4e6e-9e2e-8f4575dc629b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Alan Bird
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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