Award

SWAN Re-procurement

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "SWAN Re-procurement" project was initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The project falls under the Health industry category and involves the replacement of the existing Scottish Wide-Area network framework agreement to ensure continuity of networking services by March 2023. The procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the total contract value is £350,000,000. The contracting process is now in the award stage, with the contract signed on April 12th, 2023.

This tender for the "SWAN Re-procurement" project presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in network infrastructure services. Companies dealing with Wide Area Networks, LAN, voice, and IoT services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a strong emphasis on fair work practices and community benefits, successful bidders will need to demonstrate their commitment to workforce development, equality, and sustainability. The project aims to support public sector organisations in Scotland with a high-quality communications network infrastructure, offering long-term business growth opportunities for socially responsible and technically proficient service providers.

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Notice Title

SWAN Re-procurement

Notice Description

The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The Programme supports the McClelland review of Scottish Public Sector ICT Infrastructure recommendation for the delivery of a single public services communications network infrastructure for Scotland and builds on the cross sector collaboration established over the duration of the existing SWAN framework contract. The current SWAN framework is due to expire in April 2023 and participating authorities have agreed that the framework needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services. The high-level scope of the SWAN Replacement Procurement is defined as the acquisition of Wide Area Network and all services currently available under the existing SWAN framework, which can be used by potentially all public sector organisations in Scotland and initially by the participating authorities (as existing SWAN Members). The procurement scope is envisaged to include the following key elements: - the future WAN requirements of the participating authorities; and - additional service requirements of the participating authorities (to include LAN, voice, and IoT services). --- Please refer to the Supplier Briefing Document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be subject to ongoing demand and most suitable timeframes for any future procurement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Ruaridh Armitage, Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot, ruaridh.armitage@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427325
    SWAN Re-procurement - The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094
    SWAN Re-procurement - The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.

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