Tender

QU115 - Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 May 2018 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a managed network provider for the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) under tender QU115, titled "Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service." The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on network solutions and hardware. The tender is currently active and the deadline for submissions is set for noon on 4th June 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 22nd June 2018 and will run until 21st June 2021. Potential suppliers are encouraged to register via the Birmingham City Council’s tender portal to participate in this opportunity.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, telecommunications, and IT hardware solutions. Companies with expertise in providing interconnected systems, particularly those capable of managing large-scale networking across multiple sites, would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the BAES project could significantly enhance a business’s profile and ability to secure further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU115 - Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)

Notice Description

Birmingham Adult Education Services (BAES) are looking to appoint a supplier to provide a managed network comprising of the Data Centre core and connecting 10 sites located across Birmingham. All site communication links are responsibility of BAES. The Tender should provide financial information, clearly itemised to document both annual and one-off costs showing (at least): * Capital and upfront costs * Operational costs and other ongoing costs * Hardware costs * Any "one off costs" (such as implementation, configuration) * Any and all actual or potential costs during the lifetime of the contracted service Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 4th June 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1643df0-b032-49c9-bf81-1e4e1b6f5c29
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

44316400 - Hardware

64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2018 - 21 Jun 2021 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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