Tender

GB-Watford: VPN Gateway

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Watford Borough Council for a project titled "GB-Watford: VPN Gateway," aimed at providing a remote working solution for staff across Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council. This tender falls under the services category within the computer-related services industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage and successfully published on 12th July 2016, with submissions required by 20th July 2016. The contract is valued between £25,000 and £50,000 and will commence on 1st August 2016, concluding on 31st August 2016. The process follows an open procurement method, enabling a wider range of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in computer networking and related services, allowing them to expand their capabilities in the public sector. Businesses engaged in providing computer equipment, network solutions, and associated services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, companies can establish valuable relationships with local councils and enhance their visibility within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: VPN Gateway

Notice Description

Provision of a VPN Client remote working solution for Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council staff. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on-line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: T9K8KAB7KT Please allow sufficient time when responding prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on-line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278c54ea-1936-453a-9d32-ea856e03bdc2
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Aug 2016 30 days
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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Howard Hughes
Contact Email
howard.hughes@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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