Planning

CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2023 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023" in the Networks industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone for engagement set to end on June 6, 2023. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A session on May 30, 2023, with response submissions due by June 6, 2023. The procurement opportunity is open to suppliers offering WAN transformation and network support services, with the event taking place in Chelmsford, England.

This tender by Essex County Council for network solutions presents an opportunity for suppliers in the information and communications technology sector, particularly those focusing on WAN transformation and network support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in network technologies are well-suited to compete. Suppliers interested in providing modern, flexible, and cost-effective technology solutions for network connectivity should consider engaging with ECC in this procurement process for potential business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023

Notice Description

Networks market engagement - request for information. Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to inform the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity concerning its future Network solution. Our aim is to provide ECC with modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for connectivity and we are looking for interested suppliers to engage with us on network transformation and ongoing support. This market engagement opportunity is open to all suppliers of network (WAN) transformation and network (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls) support services. ECC seeks information from suppliers regarding implementation of a new network solution and ongoing support of its existing network services, including implementation timeframes and indicative costs. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A session, to take place at 12:30 on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Suppliers are invited to read the Supplier Guidance document associated with this opportunity and provide their response by 12:00 on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Weblink to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3ab069d-b6da-ed11-8121-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88cfe2df-3ef8-46b7-9eb2-a4da84380dae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a929485d-4935-4030-b8a8-2ec35a26811e
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2023Expired
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Glenister
Contact Email
mark.glenister@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330136379

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
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
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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