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Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2024 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council recently awarded a contract titled "Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting" to JISC Services Limited. This contract, falling under the industry categories of Internet network, Network infrastructure, and Internet service providers ISP, involves the continuation of high-capacity fibre circuits for the council. The procurement stage is complete. The contract duration spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025, with key locations including Southend Civic Centre, London, Tickfield, and Chelmsford. The total contract value amounts to GBP 71,388.88.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in internet network services, network infrastructure, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to leverage their expertise in providing resilient, high-capacity fibre connections. Companies equipped with capabilities in Microsoft ExpressRoute peering, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and DDoS protection will find this contract especially relevant. Firms with a solid track record in maintaining security standards and offering robust support and account management services are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, aiding their growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Further provision of High capacity, Resilient, Fibre internet connection via CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 framework Lot 1 Cloud Hosting

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a contract for the continued provision of Fibre circuits that is currently provided by JISC on behalf of the East of England Broadband Network. 2 x 10GB uncontended fibres with: Microsoft ExpressRoute peering, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) connection to Internet with Internet Service Provider routing. Diverse routing presented at 2 separate Point of Presence Council sites connected to 2 geographically diverse locations. Main link is Southend Civic Centre to London and failover is Tickfield to Chelmsford. DDoS (Dynamic Denial of Service) attack protection. CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Support Team). Security Standards: Crest Cyber Security Response Accredited. NCSC Incident Response Level 2. Uptime SLA 99.9% availability. Support SLAs include 8 hour Resolution time. Account Management meetings. Provision of Service Monitoring Dashboard that Shows throughput and any issues on the fibres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfbcf21d-bacc-4572-bc7b-5e5fa9209940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a5c649-9e67-4b2a-809a-edd2787430ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,388 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Niki Mistry
Contact Email
nikimistry@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01702534921

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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