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Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

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01 Aug 2022 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022 is currently being conducted by FirstGroup Holdings Limited (FGH), located in London, UK. This initiative falls under the public transport services by railways category and aims to replace private data access circuits with a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). The procurement process is at the tender stage with applications due by 24 August 2022, followed by invitations to submit full responses from shortlisted suppliers on 2 September 2022. The overall value of the project is approximately £32.5 million for a contract duration of three years, with options for two extensions, dependent on Department for Transport (DFT) approval.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and network management services. Companies offering SD-WAN solutions, data access services, or related security appliances would be well-positioned to compete. The tender is structured into two lots, allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or both, which increases the potential for participation by a diverse range of suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements for Great Western Railway and South Western Railway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022

Notice Description

The progressive replacement of private data access circuits and where necessary Client Premise Equipment (CPE) supporting a current flat Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) and the migration/optimisation to Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This includes any SDWAN appliances/software and/or security appliances/software necessary to integrate to existing networking and security infrastructure. The replacement/upgrade of dedicated private access circuits for CCTV and where necessary the migration to IP CCTV. The scope of this project is a Three Year Term and up to two years extensions (subject to DFT approval) with the overall purposes/objectives: 1. Improve network traffic management whilst reducing backhauled data centre traffic; 2. Improve network security & segmentation utilising core & edge security solutions; 3. Improve network bandwidth using multiple/different network transport types; 4. Design the cloud and on-premises solution which maximises existing investments; 5. Improve network insight (Monitoring/reporting); 6. Improve agility to manage service level agreements; 7. Improve network automation, orchestration and virtualisation; 8. Progressively migrate to SDWAN minimising business impact; 9. Demonstrate product roadmaps and innovation; 10. Progressively reduce network cost. The governance for this project will be Two separate procurements on behalf of FirstGroup Holdings Ltd. (FGH) and its two subsidiary companies, "South Western Railway (SWR)" & "Great Western Railway (GWR)". There will be two lots and each bidder may bid for one or both lots.

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 203 Dual Circuits - (3 HQ, 187 Stations, 9 Depots, 4 4G Portacabin).

Renewal: Description of renewals 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. Note: Above mentioned estimated value is based on 60 months.

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 DFT approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0357e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£32,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 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
FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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