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Network infrastructure

AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST

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20 Mar 2023 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Avanti Schools Trust has awarded a contract for network infrastructure services to ITGL LIMITED. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to refresh the networking and wireless infrastructure at Avanti Park School to enhance efficiency and security. The contract, valued at £249,357.83 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method with a contract period from January 19, 2023, to September 2, 2023, addressing the Networks industry category in England.

This tender for network infrastructure services by Avanti Schools Trust presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in providing end-to-end network solutions. The contract, part of an ongoing effort to modernise IT infrastructure within schools, is well-suited for suppliers experienced in delivering secure and scalable network solutions to educational institutions. With a focus on industry-standard quality and compliance, this procurement process offers a chance for suitable businesses to contribute to the enhancement of educational technology infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network infrastructure

Notice Description

The Avanti Schools Trust are looking to completely refresh their current networking and wireless infrastructure for Avanti Park School in order to provide a more efficient and secure solution, which will meet current demands whilst being scalable to cover any enhancements required over the next 5-10 years. The current infrastructure within the schools is a mix of vendors and models which has caused both difficulties in management and keeping the Trust secure from security vulnerabilities. The new proposal encompasses an end to end Meraki solution which can all be monitored and managed from a single online platform, the Trust has standardised on Meraki across all schools. The solution includes but is not limited to a new firewall, core switch, access switches and access points. As part of the works, surveys have been conducted to best plan for the deployment of the solution. There will also be cabling work taking place to upgrade existing aged cabling to Cat6 level to provide industry standard quality throughout. All configuration work is taking place pre-install with the physical installations due to take place within school holidays to avoid disruption. All design work has taken into account the latest DfE recommendations and has been designed in compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b3ef4f4-dbd3-4992-87cb-39166039f7a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09ee419-778c-426c-b709-6a4d3bf8147c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,357 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,357 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2023 - 2 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STANMORE
Postcode
HA7 2EQ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Belmont
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITGL

Further Information

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