Tender

IT Communications Equipment Supply and Services

GRACE ACADEMY DARLASTON

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Tender

07 Dec 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Grace Academy Darlaston, a secondary school in West Midlands, has initiated a tender process for IT Communications Equipment Supply and Services. The procurement involves the design, equipment recommendation, installation, configuration, testing, and ongoing support for network infrastructure. The tender is open with a value of GBP 50,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submission set for February 17, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on March 17, 2023, and end on September 1, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT equipment and services to engage in a contract for supplying and maintaining network systems required by Grace Academy Darlaston. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this procurement, given the emphasis on high-quality support and assistance throughout the process. Vendors with expertise in network design, installation, and ongoing maintenance are encouraged to participate in this tender process to support the academy’s technological requirements and growth plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Communications Equipment Supply and Services

Notice Description

Grace Academy Darlaston is a secondary school located in the West Midlands borough of Walsall. It is part of a multi-academy Trust. The school building is modern and has cat6 cabling and data points installed throughout. The school has approximately 1100 students and 125 staff members. These numbers are expected to grow to 1500 students and 200 staff over the coming years. Staff (and some students) are allocated personal laptops to use. All other students use desktops when they are in lessons that require the use of computers. The academy has standardised on using Microsoft 365 cloud services that operate alongside services provided by on-premise virtual servers (a hybrid model). The continued use of on-premise virtual servers is uncertain. The academy/Trust may utilise Microsoft Azure cloud services and/or move certain core server services to other data centres in the UK. The academy wishes to replace and improve its switch, Wi-Fi and internet connectivity so that it will be fit for purpose over the course of the next 10 years. A tender is being advertised for the following: - Design - Equipment vendor recommendation - Procurement - Installation - Configuration - Testing - Handover - Documentation - Ongoing support Grace Academy Darlaston IT staff may wish to work with the chosen provider during some of the stages shown above where it is applicable in supporting and maintaining the new system going forward (e.g. transfer of knowledge). The new systems can be managed in-house, with the chosen supplier being available to provide high quality support and assistance, as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0529bd-9a85-46d7-960b-129bc86536cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8f3396-a938-4fc8-81e1-fb5b7e38ac9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413100 - Network routers

32415000 - Ethernet network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32428000 - Network upgrade

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 1-6 months
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
GRACE ACADEMY DARLASTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS10 8QJ
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Darlaston South
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton South East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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