Tender

IT network services

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

05 Apr 2022 at 15:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Southern Water Services Limited, focusing on the provision of IT network services worth £20,000,000. The tender is currently in the active phase and is classified under the computer network services category. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 2nd May 2022, and it is pertinent for potential suppliers to note that tender submissions must be submitted electronically or in writing. The procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure, indicating that selected suppliers will be invited to tender based on their qualifications.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those equipped to provide comprehensive communication solutions and associated network equipment. Companies with expertise in managing legacy systems while transitioning to modern network infrastructures would particularly thrive in this contest, especially given the complexities involved in servicing Southern Water’s diverse estate across Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Kent. With the impending decommissioning of PSTN lines, firms that can offer innovative and sustainable communication solutions will be well positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT network services

Notice Description

Southern Water Services are issuing this call for competition to gauge the appetite for agreement for the supply of communications services and business network equipment and/or business network services. This is currently with our incumbent supplier Virgin Media Business Ltd (VM). In Scope - Enhanced cease periods for services (45 days) Direct linkage to Cisco support SLA with regards to delivery of services IT Services review Documentation of service improvements Out of Scope - Existing Cisco Maintenance contracts SIP Trunks Services Contract Mobile Sim Services Security Checkpoint Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

A full description of the services, needs and requirements is provided in the PowerPoint slide presentation included with the tender information on Bravo. Due to the nature of the estate which is mainly legacy and old there is significant work already in play to transform the BAU estate which covers multiple sites across Sussex, Hampshire, IOW and Kent. The transition of the old BAU and Legacy estate which is in transformation stage would be time consuming, complex and add little value to the various current programs running and could cause much disruption to exist BAU service and project programs in this period. Summary 3000 plus PSTN lines which where transferred to Virgin Media from the existing supplier in 2019. Many lines provide support service at SWS remote locations. Total number of lines currently 3081. Lone worker support within this service plus DSL overlay services. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) 24x7 supported service. Includes Fibre connectivity. WLR PSTN & CPS (18 Lines), Business Broadband wires only 5 lines. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) Unmanaged (SWS monitor existing supplier does not) IPVPN lines (108). Managed internet Access (MIA) circuits 3 lines. Business broadband rental (1 x line). Unmanaged IPVPN (13 lines), Managed internet Access MIA (2 lines) National Ethernet (4 lines) Point to Point Circuits no MPLS Legacy Fujitsu Broadband and Voice Services. Business Broadband (wires only 48 lines) WLR PSTN & CPS (54 lines) ISDN2 WLR & CPS (34 lines) ISDN30 WLR & CPS (6 lines). Total PSTN lines (548 lines) relating to this service signed on current provider terms. Lone worker support within this service plus DSL overlay services. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) 24x7 supported service. Includes Fibre connectivity. NGN Numbers and Services. More detailed information is included in the presentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032a66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009163-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 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
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Paul Knight
Contact Email
paul.knight@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903264444

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

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