Planning

Provision of Network Cabling Service

CPS

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Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 11:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is planning to procure a network cabling service for its offices and HMCTS court buildings. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure a flexible contractual arrangement for ad-hoc cabling services on a call-off basis. This will include installations of new network cabling as well as troubleshooting and fixing existing issues. The key milestone is the end date for market engagement on 13th November 2024. Interested suppliers are invited to present their solutions at a virtual engagement session on 14th November 2024, with presentations followed by a Q&A session. The industry category is network cabling (CPV code: 32421000), and the service should meet stringent standards including Category 6 cabling and ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 and ANSI/TIA 606A (2002) standards. The project is located in multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in network infrastructure services to expand their client base and establish a working relationship with a major government department. The nature of the project requires suppliers with capabilities in installing and maintaining high-quality network cabling systems, as well as providing responsive support for urgent maintenance needs. Businesses with prior experience working on government or large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly within the CPS/HMCTS estate, will have an advantage, especially as the CPS is looking to minimise costs associated with site surveys. Engaging in this tender could not only provide immediate business opportunities but also foster long-term partnerships and potential for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network Cabling Service

Notice Description

The CPS is seeking to procure a network cabling service that will provide ad-hoc cabling services on a call off basis for CPS offices and CPS locations in HMCTS court buildings. The service will cater for the installation of any new network cabling requirements or to visit, triage and fix any cabling issues at CPS/HMCTS offices and locations. The current provision for such services is coming to an end on 25/2/25 and CPS would like to procure a flexible arrangement with a supplier that cannot guarantee any new cabling/call out activity but the service will guarantee exclusivity if they do occur. All such network cabling would need to be of the following standard; Category 6 cabling as minimum Fibre Optic where available All structured cabling systems must conform to the ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 and ANSI/TIA 606A (2002) standards Any service would need to be supported on a next day attendance basis or on an as agreed with the CPS's representative basis, depending on the circumstances of the new requirement or issue to be fixed. Prior knowledge of the CPS/HMCTS Estate would be an advantage as CPS is not willing to accept the cost of site surveys as part of any service solution. CPS can provide sufficient site data to intelligently guide any supplier to the area of concern for triage and fix scenarios. The CPS is seeking to engage with the supply market as part of an information-gathering exercise to understand what services might be available to meet the requirement for such network cabling provision. Suppliers who wish to express their interest in this potential opportunity should do so via the contact details contained within the notice and shall subsequently be invited to attend a virtual engagement session in which they may present their observations/proposal to the CPS. Suppliers should attend a session willing to describe their capability both in terms of an operational solution and able to discuss their response capability. CPS would like to invite suppliers to present a solution for our requirement. Suppliers will have 30 minutes to present their proposed solution with a follow up Q&A session of up to 30 minutes. Presentations will be on Thursday 14th November 2024. If you wish to participate please email commercialhardwarecategory@cps.gov.uk to arrange a MS Teams slot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-734e5ce8-c237-48b5-97e3-b37a2f4c1d6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728d8bc5-a5a8-4e19-bc9f-92e38d91ee6a
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

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2024Expired
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
CPS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialhardwarecategory@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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