Tender

Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Oct 2018 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically relating to the repair of data network equipment. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd November 2018. The contract will commence on 1st December 2018 and is anticipated to last until 31st March 2021, with an estimated total contract value of up to £155,000. The buying organisation is located in Pincents Kiln, ENG, and the procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in network and server support, security implementation, and project delivery. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, especially if they can demonstrate the capacity to provide round-the-clock support and skilled personnel. Competitors should be prepared to collaborate closely with the in-house ICT team and deliver a comprehensive service that meets the needs of both the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority and Thames Valley Fire Control Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of network and server support including security and resilience to provide additional support to the in house ICT team who support the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFA) and the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS). It is estimated that the total contract value will not exceed PS155k between 1st December 2018 to 31st March 2021. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that both services which form part of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, the legal entity, have the required network and service resources 24/7, 365 days a year in place; thus a supplier is required whom can provide the necessary cover around the clock if required. The service requirement is therefore to work alongside the in house ICT team to: * Deliver specific network and server related projects * Advise and implement adequate security measures to protect the authority and its systems. * Work closely with the RBFRS senior infrastructure officer on the maintenance and support of the server and business continuity infrastructure * Provide additional capacity within the ICT team and provide a skills transfer * Provide an out of hour's resilience service to support both TVFCS and RBFA. 24/7, 365. The successful organisation will be expected to demonstrate it has the capacity to offer this service with their own team, which can include the use of associates provided their work is covered by the main organisation's public liability. There must also be no one individual spending the majority of their contracted working hours supporting this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa2fda9-c914-4393-af2b-2a564bed53a2
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

50312320 - Repair of data network equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72511000 - Network management software 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 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Moses Kuria
Contact Email
kuriam@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 18934740

Buyer Location

Locality
PINCENTS KILN
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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