Tender

2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

OFGEM

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Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services" is being conducted by Ofgem, a regulatory body based in London, England. The contract pertains to the provision of wide area network services, specifically for connecting Ofgem's data centres located in London and Glasgow. This tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 31st March 2022, and is being procured through an open procedure below the threshold. The total contract value is set at £160,000, with a minimum value of £140,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 9th May 2022, running until 8th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in network infrastructure and connectivity services. Businesses equipped to deliver robust network solutions, particularly those with experience in managing connections across multiple geographical regions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth in the telecommunications or IT service sectors, especially for companies aiming to expand their operational footprint in the UK's public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

Notice Description

Ofgem operates IaaS data centre services to host their IT infrastructure. These data centres, currently provided by Tier 1 third-party network provider, are located in 2 data zones to provide a resilient operation that support the MPLS service connecting Ofgem locations at London and Glasgow. This tender is looking for an organisation to deliver network connection to/from London and Glasgow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cb1e624-8771-403c-a5b4-f365f3859057
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea20f41-a30c-4272-a30e-b4ecb74f4b40
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 8 May 2025 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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