Tender

SD Wan Network

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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30 Mar 2022 at 09:59

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2022 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by First Greater Western Limited, aiming to establish an "SD Wan Network" to enhance connectivity across approximately 160 locations in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on wide area network services. The tender process, which is currently in the planning stage, anticipates a bid submission deadline of 10 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000 spanning over 1080 days, with potential renewals for support and maintenance services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, network architecture, and managed services. Companies that can provide innovative SD-WAN solutions, robust hardware, and comprehensive support for comprehensive installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with experience in improving network infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient Wi-Fi traffic will likely find considerable advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SD Wan Network

Notice Description

The Applicant will: Provision and supply hardware and software appropriate to circa 160 GWR locations Implement professional services and and ongoing managed service for the Clients IT Estate (circa 160 sites) using SD-WAN Review the existing Clients network using inter alia connectivity models, QoS, IP Schema and network diagrams to understand how networking is designed across the Clients existing estate. Work with the Client to create required Migration Plans, UAT Scripts and other implantation related documentation. Remove surplus/redundant equipment Review the existing Clients pilot SD-WAN solution design at the Hub and Edge site locations and within their response explain how they will deliver their solution either using the same technology or similar. Within your response, please compare/differentiate your solution to the pilot and show the advantages. Work with the Client to create site type definitions and appropriate configurations. The desire outcomes must: Achieve a fast and reliable services to enable key applications such as CCTV and onboard Body Cameras Ensure Wi-Fi traffic is secure, fast, and efficiently managed Ensure an improved service to passengers and the Services at site Achieve simplified Technology & Service for ease of management and cost savings. Achieve less complexity and deliver a simplified IT estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of a SD Wan solution including equipment and ongoing Support & Maintenance.

Renewal: Support & maintenance is expected to be subject to an ongoing renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0315ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008506-2022
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
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
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Laura Daniel
Contact Email
laura.daniel@gwr.com
Contact Phone
+44 7790979429

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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