Planning

External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services)

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Planning

11 Aug 2023 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Ltd is planning to procure External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services) in the Wide Area Network industry category. The procurement stage is currently planning, with an engagement end date set for 15th September 2023. The procurement involves fixed line communications, including Data Centre Connectivity, Wide Area Networking, and Internet Connectivity. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender by The Guinness Partnership Ltd presents a business opportunity for organisations specialising in providing Wide Area Network services. With a minimum value of £1,800,000 and a total value of £2,000,000, this tender is suitable for SMEs. Interested businesses should stay updated on the Find a Tender Service for further opportunities related to this contract, as participation in the soft market testing process does not guarantee future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Connectivity (WAN & Internet Services)

Notice Description

Guinness require the provision of a contract for fixed line communications including: * Data Centre Connectivity * Wide Area Networking * Internet Connectivity A procurement strategy is currently being formulated with a view to the procurement of this service during 2023/24.This notice is a Prior Information Notice of a future contract opportunity. This is not a call for competition, or a request for you to express interest in bidding for work. Organisations are invited to consider returning information as detailed in the Soft Market Testing attachment linked with this Notice. Whether or not an organisation chooses to return information will have no relevance or bearing on assessment of any future application to participate in a subsequent procurement process. Returning information will not be deemed by Guinness as a standing expression of interest for any future contract opportunity. Organisations should continue to monitor the UK e-notification service Find a Tender Service for notices and the opportunity to submit an expression interest or tender for a notified contract opportunity. Additional information: The soft market testing document can be located on https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c37e6d47-d6dc-4ad8-be5a-8027cd0eca1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8b489f-5bad-46fe-9704-addf3aad05ef
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3FG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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