Planning

Wide Area Network

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Aug 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently initiating a procurement process for the renewal of its existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract, as the current agreement is set to expire at the end of August 2019. The planned value for this contract is £4,675,000, and it falls under the telecommunications sector. This procurement is classified as a service category and is at the planning stage. Interested parties should note that a future notice date is scheduled for 10th August 2018, where further information may be available.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with capabilities in network management, installation, and maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions for enhancing service delivery and minimising costs will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this significant contract. The emphasis on transformational enhancements to internet access indicates potential for technology-focused firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Renewal of existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. Current contract expires at the end of August 2019. Whilst the basic requirement is to renew the contract and maintain service provision with a minimum of disruption during any handover process, our objectives also include identifying possible transformational enhancements to the existing service, particularly with regard to Internet access, whilst remaining within or reducing our current annual expenditure

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires to renew its existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. The successful tenderer shall provide management, installation, and maintenance of data connections. They will also be able of delivering innovative structural and technical development to improve our service delivery capability and maximise return on investment in the network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552758
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327503
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,675,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2018Expired
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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Billie Mitchell
Contact Email
billie.mitchell@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327503
    Wide Area Network - Renewal of existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. Current contract expires at the end of August 2019. Whilst the basic requirement is to renew the contract and maintain service provision with a minimum of disruption during any handover process, our objectives also include identifying possible transformational enhancements to the existing service, particularly with regard to Internet access, whilst remaining within or reducing our current annual expenditure

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