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Network Technical Assessment

D V L A

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), who initiated a tender titled "Network Technical Assessment" to evaluate and improve their complex networking architecture. This assessment is crucial for the DVLA, located in Swansea, Wales, which provides computer network services under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9 July 2018, with the contract awarded on 10 July 2018, commencing on 18 July 2018 and lasting until 17 November 2018, valued at £30,705.78.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer network services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions in networking technology. Companies with experience in next-generation networking platforms and those familiar with Juniper Networks technology would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful participation in this contract could enhance their credibility and visibility within public sector procurement, opening avenues for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Technical Assessment

Notice Description

DVLA has a highly complex networks architecture which has grown organically over 10 years or more to become difficult and inflated to support and manage. DVLA's core and edge switching solution has become hugely complicated, with over 25 Nortel/Avaya 8600 series chassis switches making up the 'core' network. This core is distributed over three sites and many data centres, several of which are in sub-optimal locations. A Technical Initiative was agreed to deliver an entirely new networking architecture for DVLA, based on Juniper Networks technology. The technology selection was based on technical, engagement and service considerations. The requirement was to replace all legacy core, datacentre and user access switching with an integrated, next-generation networking platform. To date DVLA has successfully deployed all Pre-Production services (and a small number of production) onto the new Juniper platform, however there have been a number of major environment issues to overcome which has resulted in low confidence in the technology. As a result of ongoing issues the DVLA are initiating a Full Technology assessment to understand what alternative solutions may be available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1eef3b5-d3af-428e-b445-9718fe5fc2d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c0bf41-450c-4110-85fa-cc63c95708f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,705 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2018 - 17 Nov 2018 1-6 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
D V L A
Contact Name
Hannah Wilson
Contact Email
hannah.wilson@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVODIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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