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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service

The Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council is conducting a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service." This initiative aims to meet both current and future connectivity needs over a period of up to 20 years, commencing from 2020, and is located in Paisley, UK. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, which is currently at the contract award stage following the tender period that ended on 31 January 2020. This comprehensive agreement encompasses various services under the general public services category, with a budget amounting to £10 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the telecommunications and IT sectors, as it focuses on providing digital connectivity to Council sites. Companies that specialise in Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity, Internet access, and innovative connectivity solutions such as IoT and cloud services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate flexibility and capability in meeting evolving connectivity demands, making this an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand their service offerings in partnership with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service

Notice Description

This procurement involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement with a single Service Provider (Framework Contract) to meet the Council's current connectivity needs with the potential for future connectivity needs as part of the landmark initiative - 'Connectivity as a Service' (CaaS) to support the Council- delivering the Council's connectivity needs now, and as they evolve over the next 20 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement with a single Service Provider (Framework Contract) in accordance with Regulation 34 (6) to meet the Council's current connectivity needs with the potential for other Future Connectivity needs as more fully described in the Specification. The Framework Contract will be for longer than the usual 4 years (Regulation 34(4) due to the nature of the services required, the costs of investment and the market for such services. The Framework Contract will be for a period of up to 20 years ( 15 years extension of 5 years). This Framework Contract is to provision digital connectivity to Council Sites. The successful tenderer (Service Provider) must be flexible and capable of providing the Council's current and potential future connectivity needs as they evolve during the Framework Contract Period, using any appropriate evolving technologies in this area. Tenderers are required to propose value added services to support the digital ambition set out in the Council's Digital Strategy and in the Council Plan and any modification to these arrangements during the Framework Contract Period. Services will be provided to the Council following receipt of a relevant Order Form as set out in the procedure noted in the Specification and Conditions of Contract. While Direct award, where appropriate, is the intended route for initial services the Council reserves the right to seek quotes for Future Services. The Council has 4 identified connectivity contracts which will form the initial services sought under this Framework Contract: 1) Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity (fibre or equivalent) to Council sites 2) Internet access 3) Connectivity to CCTV sites 4) Connectivity to traffic light sites (Urban Traffic Control) The Council has identified Future Services which may be provided by the Service Provider under this Framework include connectivity for : 1) Enterprise telephony (fixed and cellular) 2) Public WIFI 3) Enterprise WLAN 4) Internet of Things (IoT) including network, sensors and application management Furthermore, the scope of Future Services that may be further extended to the following areas including but are not limited to: 1) Managed and unmanaged hosting / data centres services 2) Enterprise LAN 3) Security services such as URL filtering 4) Cloud connectivity such as such as Express Route to Azure 5) Remote workers access 6) Networks and network services within IaaS. Before the Council creates a call-off Contract for any Future Services under this Framework Contract, it will ensure value for money will be achieved by utilising the Framework in accordance with the call-off instructions contained within the Invitation to Tender which can be found on PCST project number 14983. Tenderers shall acknowledge that the Council reserves the right not to award any potential Future Services to the successful Service Provider and may conduct a separate procurement exercise outside the terms of the Framework Contract for the delivery of any Future Services and award such Future Services to third parties. Tenderers shall acknowledge that no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee will be granted for Future Services and the Council is entitled to enter into contractual arrangements with other Service Providers for such services where best value or operational reasons require.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be in place for 15 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years however Call Offs may extend beyond this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602695
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386228
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

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

72222300 - Information technology services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72400000 - Internet services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
It is expected that this requirement will be retendered when the Framework period comes to an end.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Commsworld Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374742
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service - This procurement involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement with a single Service Provider (Framework Contract) to meet the Council's current connectivity needs with the potential for future connectivity needs as part of the landmark initiative - 'Connectivity as a Service' (CaaS) to support the Council- delivering the Council's connectivity needs now, and as they evolve over the next 20 years.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386228
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service - This procurement involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement with a single Service Provider (Framework Contract) to meet the Council's current connectivity needs with the potential for future connectivity needs as part of the landmark initiative - 'Connectivity as a Service' (CaaS) to support the Council- delivering the Council's connectivity needs now, and as they evolve over the next 20 years.

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