Tender

Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

20 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process titled "Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System" (DPS), which is focused on providing vendor-neutral technical network advice. This tender operates within the environmental protection and public services industry categories, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure, with an estimated total value of £2,000,000. The tender period concluded on 19 November 2020, and interested parties were required to submit their responses electronically via the PCS-Tender system.

This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network advisory services, including those offering expertise in areas such as network security, energy efficiency, and IoT integration. Companies with a minimum of 12 months' relevant experience and a track record demonstrated through case studies are well-positioned to compete. As the DPS allows continuous entry for qualifying suppliers, firms willing to engage with public sector bodies across Scotland stand to benefit from sustained project opportunities, ultimately fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Authority has established a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Network Advice. The DPS comprises a single lot providing vendor neutral technical network advice. A key objective is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for Scottish public sector bodies. See section III.1.1 for details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the description. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential participants must complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) and meet the minimum entry criteria to be established on the DPS. This DPS will provide vendor neutral network advice for organisations seeking to develop , enhance and secure their network infrastructure. Network advice can be delivered as part of an organisation's strategy development or business need, through to analysis and advice on existing network infrastructure. Organisations often require vendor neutral expertise to assist in the development and delivery of specific pieces of work. Due to the wide and diverse nature of network advice, it isn't possible to list all the types envisaged - but some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; vendor neutral technical network advice including areas such as, network security, suggestions for improved energy consumption and efficiency across an organisations network, support of Internet of Things (IoT) network integration, support of Unified Communications (UC) network integration, audit and analysis of network services, network infrastructure project management, network upgrades, support in the procurement of network services, migration of existing network services, advice on network solutions design and implementation of new network services and support with network estates. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering these types of services. Tell us about your company, services you provide and at least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: An initial period of 12 months with an option for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337813
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

32400000 - Networks

32425000 - Network operating system

32428000 - Network upgrade

35125100 - Sensors

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01 October 2020

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337813
    Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System - The Authority has established a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Network Advice. The DPS comprises a single lot providing vendor neutral technical network advice. A key objective is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for Scottish public sector bodies. See section III.1.1 for details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the description. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria.

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