Tender

Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi- Site Connectivity)

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2024 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) is initiating a tender process for the provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes to connect its offices in London and Birmingham. The tender, titled "Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi-Site Connectivity)", falls under the services category with a contract value of £300,000. The procurement stage involves engaging with providers through written and face-to-face interactions, with a deadline for tender submissions set for April 29, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 30, 2024, and end on June 29, 2029.

This tender by the General Dental Council presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing secure WAN connectivity services to staff across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the Council's focus on engaging multiple providers and transitioning to the latest technology. Businesses interested in participating should register on the Delta e-Sourcing portal to receive further information regarding the engagement process and submission requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi- Site Connectivity)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to give advance notice that the General Dental Council (GDC) intends to undertake a tendering exercise for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) of internet access across the Councils two locations in London and Birmingham. We intend to use this notice to engage providers in written and or face to face interactions . This will give the GDC a better understanding of what is presently obtainable in the market in terms of price, technology and general trend. We intend to engage three providers in discussions on the 26th February 2024. This will be on first come first served basis. The WAN is expected to provide uninterrupted, fast internet access to the GDC for access to the wider world. GDC would like to take the opportunity to transit to latest technology available in the provision of this service. The WAN service will aim to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at GDC's locations. The scope of the service includes WAN connectivity to provide secure access to staff. The engagement with the market will be via written and or face to face communication. The GDC will communicate any engagement opportunities via the Delta e-Sourcing portal. You will need to register against this requirement on Delta e-Sourcing to receive any further information on participating in any such engagement. Please see link at section VI.3) below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f552c4ae-0f6c-4758-8309-7ed34c1d0452
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2029 Over 5 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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