Planning

Request for Information - LAN Equipment Refresh Project

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently in the planning stage of the Request for Information - LAN Equipment Refresh Project. This procurement initiative aims to replace Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure equipment across various business sites, including schools and libraries, in Fife, UK. The project is focused on the supply, configuration, installation, and commissioning of network switches, with a communication date set for 30 April 2020 to release further details. Interested parties should take note of this opportunity for service provision, particularly as the formal procurement will follow this exploratory phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology and network services sectors, particularly those specialising in supply and installation of LAN equipment. Companies equipped to handle both the technical deployment and the potential disposal of older equipment will find this project particularly relevant. As this is an early engagement with the market, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in network solutions and a strong understanding of public sector requirements will be well-positioned to compete in the upcoming formal procurement process.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - LAN Equipment Refresh Project

Notice Description

Fife Council is engaging with the market to explore our options, prior to undertaking formal procurement, for the provision of replacement equipment for the Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure equipment at all its business sites. This will involve the supply, configuration, installation and commissioning of network switches in Schools, Libraries and offices across Fife, as well as the potential disposal of old equipment, if it is advantageous to the Council to dispose through this potential contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is engaging with the market to explore our options, prior to undertaking formal procurement, for the provision of replacement equipment for the Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure equipment at all its business sites. This will involve the supply, configuration, installation and commissioning of network switches in Schools, Libraries and offices across Fife, as well as the potential disposal of old equipment, if it is advantageous to the Council to dispose through this potential contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371661
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2020Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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