Tender

Network Connectivity 2022

ABRI

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Summary of the contracting process

Abri, a UK-based buyer located in Hampshire, has launched a tender titled "Network Connectivity 2022". This procurement is positioned within the Network industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2022. The contract period is to commence on 1st August 2022 and will extend until 31st July 2025. The procurement follows an open method, aimed at identifying a group-wide connectivity provider for their sites, with a focus on South-East locations, while ensuring compatibility with existing SD-WAN technology.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in network services, including local area networks, data network management, and telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that can provide high-quality network infrastructure and reliable service continuity will find this tender aligns with their offerings and may enhance their growth prospects in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

Network Connectivity 2022

Notice Description

Abri are seeking the provision of a group-wide connectivity provider for our sites. Abri currently utilises SD-WAN technology for our network backbone and this is rolled out to every site. Our current contracts expire in 2022. All sites in the 'East' geography (former-Radian) are running on new connectivity, specified according to size and number of staff at sites. A redundant link is available at every site, ranging from 4G, PSTN to 1GB/1GB geo-diverse standby. Abri only require these to be taken on by a new supplier and no installation or configuration. Sites in the 'West' have had lines converted from MPLS to FTTC to facilitate SD-WAN, but this was a tactical solution deployed with the incumbent supplier. The edge routers in use are old and should be replaced along with new lines and redundancy where appropriate. Abri have used t-shirt sizing to allocate connectivity requirements for sites, and as standardisation is a major part of the technology strategy going forward, it is a must for this to be implemented as expected. All sites are included in this on Appendix A1 (attached) WiFi is out of scope for this delivery. Additional information: For full details of the opportunity, please see our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32416000 - ISDN network

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32428000 - Network upgrade

32430000 - Wide area network

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABRI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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