Tender

Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

17 May 2021 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Trafford Council, aims to secure a Strategic Partner for the delivery and support of Wide Area Network services. The tender, titled "Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support," falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st June 2021 at 12:00. The contract value is approximately £1,303,520 and is set to last for an initial period of three years, with options for annual extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in network service provision, including IT consultancies and firms with expertise in software development and fibre-optic infrastructure. The open procurement method indicates a competitive bidding environment, which may favour experienced providers capable of delivering high-quality IT solutions and supporting infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for quality delivery, social value, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Strategic Partner for Wide Area Network Service delivery and support

Notice Description

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Network strategic partner to design, supply and implement a Wide Area Network utilising Trafford's LFFN (local full fibre network) infrastructure, where applicable, or by making use of other carriers elsewhere allowing for the continued delivery of network services to its customers.

Options: 3 year initial contract period, followed by options to extend for a further two years on an annual basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010858-2021
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,303,520 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sammy Power
Contact Email
samantha.power@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7773216483

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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