Tender

WAN (Internet & Switches)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

04 Mar 2022 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "WAN (Internet & Switches)" as their existing WAN/Internet access agreement will conclude in January 2023. This procurement falls under the category of wide area network services and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals by the deadline of 7 April 2022, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and last until 31 May 2025. The service requirement encompasses seven sites, with specific considerations for Ethernet technology, which is anticipated to remain unchanged for the duration of the new contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wide area network solutions and related services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality Ethernet technology. Companies with a track record in delivering resilient internet access solutions across multiple sites, especially within the healthcare sector, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The GMC's tender offers a chance for growth and innovation in the IT services market, emphasising the ability to deliver robust, secure, and reliable networking services to meet the Council's evolving needs.

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Notice Title

WAN (Internet & Switches)

Notice Description

The GMC's current WAN/Internet access agreement comes to an end in January 2023. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements.There are currently 7 sites on the WAN solution with 4 of those sites offering full resiliency and 2 Internet Access circuits in the main Data Centres in Manchester and London.The current GMC WAN adopts Ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap indicates that we do not currently intend to change this technology for the duration of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc4babaf-5cb0-4114-bf6a-b701ca1fa448
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b6f518-b869-4cb1-8858-51baef6a0db0
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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