Tender

Provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure and maintenance for the Geneva Office

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

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Tender

12 Jul 2023 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting tenders for the provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure, and maintenance for the Geneva Office. The procurement entails updating the existing IT infrastructure to support the Commonwealth Secretariat Small States Office in Geneva, which caters to the UN missions of Commonwealth Small States. The tender is currently in the 'open' stage, with a deadline for submissions by interested parties set at 12:00 noon BST on 2nd August 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd August 2023 and end on 22nd August 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and has an estimated value of £90,000. The buying organisation, Commonwealth Secretariat, is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in network infrastructure, information technology services, and maintenance of IT equipment to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favor such entities. Businesses interested in this opportunity should act promptly to meet the submission deadline and leverage the potential for growth and collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat in serving Commonwealth Small States in Geneva.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure and maintenance for the Geneva Office

Notice Description

This is a requirement for the updating of the IT infrastructure currently in place to support the Commonwealth Secretariat Small States Office in Geneva. This office provides office space and associated facilities to the UN missions of Commonwealth Small States in Geneva. Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete and submit an Invitation to Tender (ITT) which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home The ITT responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home by 12:00 noon BST on 2nd August 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or ITT document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk /please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm GMT on 19th July 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0efbd6-1fda-4a3d-8ffb-a322198b4391
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2023 - 22 Aug 2026 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
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5HX
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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