Tender

DoF NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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14 Jun 2023 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance (DoF) is seeking services for the NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project in Belfast, United Kingdom. The project aims to address the expiry of the existing NICS Contract, with a potential contract period of up to 9 years. The total contract value stands at £400,000,000. The procurement is categorised as services, and the main procurement category is maintenance of data network equipment.

This tender opportunity by the Department of Finance offers a substantial contract value and long-term engagement for businesses specialised in data network equipment maintenance services. Companies with experience in large-scale network projects would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage, as the focus is on delivering a shared network solution for public sector entities in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

DoF NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN) Project

Notice Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) has a requirement to procure services for a NI Public Sector Shared Network (NIPSSN). The most pressing need for the NI Public Sector Shared Network Project is to address the expiry of the existing NICS Contract (Network NI) which is due to finish in September 2019. It is anticipated that the NI PSSN Contract will be for a maximum contract period of 9 years. This is likely to be on the basis of an initial contract period of five (5) years from 'go-live', plus two optional extension periods consisting of two (2) x two (2) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d648
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016924-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicdelivery.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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