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Contract for the Replacement of the Wireless Network within Parliament Buildings

Northern Ireland Assembly

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09 Aug 2023 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission recently awarded a contract for the Replacement of the Wireless Network within Parliament Buildings to Softcat PLC. The contract, initiated through a tender process, sought to completely replace the existing Wi-Fi network infrastructure within Parliament Buildings. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is now complete, with Softcat PLC being the active supplier, having signed the contract on 31st July 2023. The contract is valued at £350,000 GBP.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those offering consulting, software development, and internet support services. Companies experienced in implementing enterprise wireless network solutions and capable of ensuring internet access for approximately 600 users in a secure and resilient manner would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract, focusing on replacing the current wireless LAN and providing seamless connectivity for various internet protocols, requires a supplier who can handle the task efficiently while causing minimal disruption to the Assembly’s day-to-day operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Replacement of the Wireless Network within Parliament Buildings

Notice Description

The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a supplier who will assist: a) To completely replace the existing Wi-Fi network infrastructure within Parliament Buildings. b) To supply a resilient and secure enterprise wireless network solution and ensure that Internet access is available to approximately 600 users within the confines of the building (toilets, lightwells, lifts and plant risers and outdoor areas are not in scope). c) To provide users with a wireless network that can support all common Internet protocols and be capable of maintaining connectivity when users utilise bandwidth intensive applications, i.e. video conferencing, VoIP Telephony etc. d) To replace the current wireless LAN in a way that causes minimum disruption to the routine day-to-day work of the Assembly. e) To remove and dispose of the existing Wi-Fi hardware in a secure and environmentally friendly way.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a supplier who will assist: a) To completely replace the existing Wi-Fi network infrastructure within Parliament Buildings. b) To supply a resilient and secure enterprise wireless network solution and ensure that Internet access is available to approximately 600 users within the confines of the building (toilets, lightwells, lifts and plant risers and outdoor areas are not in scope). c) To provide users with a wireless network that can support all common Internet protocols and be capable of maintaining connectivity when users utilise bandwidth intensive applications, i.e. video conferencing, VoIP Telephony etc. d) To replace the current wireless LAN in a way that causes minimum disruption to the routine day-to-day work of the Assembly. e) To remove and dispose of the existing Wi-Fi hardware in a secure and environmentally friendly way.

Procurement Information

This was not a direct award of contract. The Assembly Commission conducted a further competition from the Crown Commercial Services framework Network Services, RM3808 (lot 2 - local connectivity services). This framework had been put in place by CCS under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. All suppliers (30+) on the framework were invited to tender. It was conducted in line with the user protocol published with the framework and the principles of public sector procurement were upheld.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ee35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023205-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat PLC

Further Information

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