Planning

Pre-Market Engagement: Wide Area Network (WAN) Solution for WMCA

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

31 Jul 2023 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is planning a Pre-Market Engagement for a Wide Area Network (WAN) Solution. This opportunity falls under the services category and aims to review the current WAN solution, gather market insights, and shape future procurement. The deadline to respond is Monday 14th August at Midday.

This tender by WMCA provides an opportunity for businesses involved in wide area network services to engage with the authority, contribute insights, and potentially compete in the upcoming procurement exercise. Businesses offering WAN solutions and related services are well-suited to participate in this opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a contract with WMCA.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement: Wide Area Network (WAN) Solution for WMCA

Notice Description

WMCA is currently undertaking a review of its WAN solution. Through conducting this Market Engagement, WMCA is seeking to gain a greater understanding of the WAN solutions available in the market and the possible technological developments that may have taken place over recent years. WMCA plan to use the information gathered from this exercise to inform and help develop its specification of requirements and procurement strategy before approaching the market for a full procurement exercise later in the year. The information provided as part of this Pre-Market Engagement will be purely used to aid us in shaping our tender documentation and requirements, it will not be evaluated in any way. The deadline to respond is Monday 14th August at Midday. Late submissions will not be accepted. Further key detail around expressing an interest in this exercise are listed below: Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Project Title: WAN Solution: Pre-Market Engagement Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_737 Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WMCA is currently undertaking a review of its WAN solution. Through conducting this Market Engagement, WMCA is seeking to gain a greater understanding of the WAN solutions available in the market and the possible technological developments that may have taken place over recent years. WMCA plan to use the information gathered from this exercise to inform and help develop its specification of requirements and procurement strategy before approaching the market for a full procurement exercise later in the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ebbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022193-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

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
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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