Award

The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2023 at 06:59

Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The English Heritage Trust is procuring services for "The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade." This procurement falls under the industry category of wide area network services. The tender aims to transition to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network by 2024, with a focus on updating LAN hardware at various sites. The procurement stage is completed, with CAE Technology Services being the active supplier awarded the contract worth £165,005.72 signed on October 10, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in network infrastructure services to engage with English Heritage. Companies experienced in providing network switches or wide area network solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for bid submission has passed, and the procurement method was an open procedure, providing transparent access to interested bidders.

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Notice Title

The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

Notice Description

English Heritage is embarking on a key digital upgrade. Our current project aims to transition from our existing MPLS network to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This change aligns with our commitment to continually enhancing the experiences we offer our visitors.In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.We are seeking potential partners who can ensure that our network infrastructure meets the demands of the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029903-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,005 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST
Contact Name
Vicki Murphy
Contact Email
procurement2@english-heritage.org.uk, vicki.murphy@english-heritage.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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