Award

Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2022 at 13:33

Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022" has been initiated by FirstGroup Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the public transport services industry, specifically within the railways sector. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 August 2022. This project aims to replace existing data access circuits and upgrade the network to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) over a contract duration of three years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, contingent on approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in telecommunications, data transmission services, and network solutions. Companies equipped to deliver fully managed SD-WAN services, including the necessary equipment and ongoing support, are encouraged to participate. The contract entails the development of advanced networking solutions for both Great Western Railway and South Western Railway, making it particularly relevant for firms capable of providing innovative technology and robust support infrastructure in a competitive tender environment.

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Notice Title

Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022

Notice Description

DAC Framework Agreement including pricing for all types of circuits pertinent to this procurement and quality assessment of DAC services (Contract 1). At Preferred Bidder (PB) stage specific DAC Bill of Materials (BOM) will then be priced for SWR & GWR. GWR 175 Dual Circuits - (2 HQ, 157 Stations, 5 Depots, 10 4G Portacabin). SWR 203 Dual Circuits - (3 HQ, 187 Stations, 9 Depots, 4 4G Portacabin).

Lot Information

Data Access Services Framework

DAC Framework Agreement including pricing for all types of circuits pertinent to this procurement and quality assessment of DAC services (Contract 1). At Preferred Bidder (PB) stage specific DAC Bill of Materials (BOM) will then be priced for SWR & GWR. GWR 175 Dual Circuits - (2 HQ, 157 Stations, 5 Depots, 10 4G Portacabin). SWR 179 Dual Circuits - yy HQ, yy Stations, yy Depots, yy 4G Portacabin

Renewal: The contract duration will be for 36months (i.e. up to 31/12/25 and presuming contract signature is Dec 2022) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the approval.

Fully Managed SD WAN

Supply and installation of a Fully Managed SD Wan solution including equipment and ongoing Support & Maintenance Service for Great Western Railways (GWR) and South Western Railways (SWR)

Renewal: The contract duration will be for 36 months (i.e. up to 31/12/25 and presuming contract signature is Dec 2022) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035588
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021425-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

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 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ejaz Kamal
Contact Email
ejaz.kamal@firstrail.com, it.tenders@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
+44 2072910505

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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