Planning

Defra - Future Network Procurement Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

05 Dec 2023 at 16:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) through its Defra Network eTendering Portal is planning the "Future Network Procurement Project" in the IT services sector. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the expected Invitation to Tender (ITT) publication between 2nd to 5th January 2024. The project aims to transform and manage Defra's Connectivity including WAN, LAN, Foundation Services, Gateway proxy services, and secure VPN licenses. The procurement opportunity is located in London, UK, and falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender from Defra offers significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. Companies with expertise in WAN, LAN, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, VPN services, and Digital Experience Monitoring would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested suppliers must pay attention to the specific requirements outlined in the ITT to maximise their chances of securing a contract with Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra - Future Network Procurement Project

Notice Description

This is a follow-up Prior Information Notice (PIN) to Defra's Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP) PIN on 05 October 2023 (reference: '2023/S 000-029365'). The FNPP Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now expected to be published between Tuesday 02 January to Friday 05 January.<br/><br/>Only suppliers on BOTH Network Services 3's Lot 1a and Lot 2a will be invited to tender. Should your organisation have an interest in the ITT but not be on both of these Lots, then it is suggested to engage with suppliers on both of these Lots (which can be found on its webpage linked below) for subcontracting opportunities.<br/>https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116<br/><br/>The FNPP supplier shall transform and manage Defra's Connectivity as a whole, including but not limited to WAN (SD-WAN and DIA), LAN (LAN and WLAN), Foundation Services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP), Gateway proxy services and secure VPN licences & support and Digital Experience Monitoring. For full details, see the original PIN's URL below:<br/>https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016613-2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a follow-up Prior Information Notice (PIN) to Defra's Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP) PIN on 05 October 2023 (reference: '2023/S 000-029365'). The FNPP Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now expected to be published between Tuesday 02 January to Friday 05 January.

Only suppliers on BOTH Network Services 3's Lot 1a and Lot 2a will be invited to tender. Should your organisation have an interest in the ITT but not be on both of these Lots, then it is suggested to engage with suppliers on both of these Lots (which can be found on its webpage linked below) for subcontracting opportunities.
https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116

The FNPP supplier shall transform and manage Defra's Connectivity as a whole, including but not limited to WAN (SD-WAN and DIA), LAN (LAN and WLAN), Foundation Services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP), Gateway proxy services and secure VPN licences & support and Digital Experience Monitoring. For full details, see the original PIN's URL below:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016613-2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0421e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035831-2023
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Alexander Ede
Contact Email
alexander.ede@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7927275531

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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