Planning

Global Connectivity Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

27 Oct 2017 at 10:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning a tender for "Global Connectivity Services," aimed at providing secure and scalable voice and data connectivity to connect approximately 550 sites across 170 countries. This tender falls under the networks industry category with the procurement stage currently at planning. Key deadlines include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. The geographical focus is primarily on locations connected to the UK, specifically targeting services that enhance global communications for government operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in global connectivity solutions, particularly in the areas of wide area networks, local area networks, and internet services. Businesses keen to engage should prepare to transition from existing contracts and collaborate effectively with voice and video service providers. Firms registered on platforms like Bravo Solution can access additional information about the planned procurement, making this a strategic chance for those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector connectivity market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Connectivity Services

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Secretary of State for the Department for International Development (DFID) and the British Council (BC) (the Procuring Bodies) have a requirement for global, secure, resilient, flexible and scalable enterprise wide voice and data connectivity services. These services are required to connect ministerial headquarters and other head offices in the United Kingdom with their respective embassies, consulates and other office locations totalling approximately 550 sites in 170 countries. The FCO currently has a framework contract for the supply of global connectivity services and associated voice and video services. Each of the Procuring Bodies has a separate call off contract under the framework for connectivity services and for voice and video services. The call off contracts expire during 2018/19. The Procuring Bodies need to re-procure the connectivity services and the voice and video services. The connectivity services are the subject of this notice. The voice and video services are the subject of a separate procurement. The Procuring Bodies will procure a framework contract for connectivity services. The scope of the connectivity services will be wide area network, local area network and internet services to approximately 550 sites in approximately 170 countries. Each of the Procuring Bodies will establish a call off contract under the framework. The scope of the call off contracts will include transition from the incumbent supplier, provision of the connectivity services and exit management services to support transition to a replacement service provider on expiry of the call off contracts. The connectivity service supplier will be required to work with the provider of the voice and video service to ensure that the end to end service meets the requirements of the end users. The precise scope of the services is subject to on-going review and will be finalised following supplier engagement activities. The FCO will be the Contracting Authority for this procurement, acting on behalf of the Procuring Bodies and potentially other UK public bodies who may use the services. Additional information: The Partners have drafted a Connectivity Solution Prospectus that provides an overview of the requirement. Interested suppliers should register on Bravo Solution, the FCO's eSourcing Suite to request a copy of the Connectivity Solution Prospectus. How to request a copy of the Connectivity Solution Prospectus: 1. Register (if you haven't already) on Bravo Solution (http://fco.bravosolution.co.uk) and search for project_1007 and then access pqq_496. 2. Once you have accessed pqq_469, send a message requesting a copy of the prospectus using the messaging functionality provided within pqq_469. If you have not yet registered on Bravo Solution, this can be done online at https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (registration is free and takes approximately five minutes). By registering on Bravo Solution, interested suppliers will be in a position to 'express an interest' in the future FCO connectivity procurement when it is announced by the publication of an OJEU Contract Notice, initially on http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do and subsequently on https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cea36855-7d3c-42a6-912c-6496620d4069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bc200f-45ab-4f6f-800a-e86876f47614
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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