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SD-WAN Connectivity and Enterprise LAN + WiFi

The Abbeyfield Society

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16 Sep 2021 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Abbeyfield Society is procuring a comprehensive solution for SD-WAN connectivity and enterprise LAN + WiFi to support its digital transformation efforts. This tender, with an estimated value of £1,500,000, falls under the goods category, specifically in the internet network industry, and is currently in the Tender stage. The contract period extends for 1080 days, with initial proposals due by 18th October 2021. This procurement process employs a selective method featuring a competitive procedure with negotiation, aiming to enhance the network performance across multiple sites in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), skilled in telecommunications and network solutions. Suppliers that can offer innovative, cost-effective proposals for SD-WAN and LAN installation are particularly well-suited for this contract. With the need for seamless connectivity and efficient management of network infrastructure, companies specialising in these services stand to benefit from the potential for long-term contracts and further collaborations with Abbeyfield as its operational requirements evolve over time.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SD-WAN Connectivity and Enterprise LAN + WiFi

Notice Description

The supplier will provide a WAN solution that supports Abbeyfield's digital transformation strategies by delivery of a highly available Wide Area Network with unified security, optimal application user quality of experience and meets its bandwidth requirements for each of its sites. Abbeyfield requires faster provisioning of new offices and more efficient changes to configurations and functions. In addition, the qualified Network supplier will design, install and manage enterprise LAN switches, any cabling (minimum CAT6a) and WiFi Access Points to ensure seamless connectivity within all Abbeyfield sites.

Lot Information

SD-WAN Connectivity

Abbeyfield are tendering for a qualified telecommunications carrier who can provide high-speed SD-WAN connectivity. Providers are encouraged to be innovative in their proposed solutions as to provide the most cost-effective solution while meeting all technical requirements. Abbeyfield expect a reduction in the network running costs while at the same time increasing the bandwidth, application performance and availability using multiple inexpensive internet lines. Abbeyfield require the solution to provide SD-WAN, security, link balancing and WAN optimisation. This should reduce the footprint at each location and provide savings to the overall running cost of the enterprise WAN & Edge security. Services procured under this SD-WAN RFP are an essential enabler for Abbeyfield's future IT strategy and include the following: 1)Architecture - The solution must provide a Secure Cloud Enabled SD-WAN with underlay circuits. 2)Bandwidth - The Solution must meet the bandwidth requirements (as per the Abbeyfield Site and Circuit List document) for each site. 3)Performance - The Solution must have the ability to prioritise traffic for business applications based on real-time bandwidth and latency measurements. 4)Security - The Solution must provide integrated Next-Generation FireWall (NGFW) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) ability for every location. 5)Remote Access - The Solution must provide Secure Remote Access to the On-Prem and Cloud Resources hosted by Abbeyfield. 6)Scalability and Availability - The solution must be scalable to support a minimum of 100 sites can grow over the next five years. 7)Public IP Range - The solution must meet Abbeyfield's current and future public IP address requirement More details and specific requirements are captured in the attached documents for this notice. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PX46X2J79Q

Renewal: 1) Possibility of up to two voluntary one-year extensions 2) A four-year contract with the possibility of up to one voluntary one-year extension 3) A five-year contract

Enterprise LAN Switches + WiFi

Abbeyfield are tendering for a qualified Network Supplier who can design, install and manage LAN switches, cabling and WiFi access points to all the Abbeyfield sites as stated with the requirements listed below. Suppliers are encouraged to be innovative in their proposed solutions as to provide the most cost-effective solution while meeting all technical requirements and Abbeyfield expect all the equipment to be procured, owned, managed and maintained by the candidate supplier throughout the duration of the contract. The following are conditions which the supplier must provide for 1) Local Area Network Switches 2) Cabling & Access Point Installation 3) Wireless Access Point (WAP) specific requirements 4) WAP and Network Management 5) LAN and WAP Policy Management 6) LAN and WAP System Requirements 7) AP Requirements 8) AP Placement and Installation More details and specific requirements are captured in the attached documents for this notice. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5EVMNZDU3N

Renewal: 1) Possibility of up to two voluntary one-year extensions 2) A four-year contract with the possibility of up to one voluntary one-year extension 3) A five-year contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e17f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023052-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32410000 - Local area network

32412110 - Internet network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Abbeyfield Society
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JW
Postcode Area
St Albans
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
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Further Information

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