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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council has recently completed a public procurement process with the title "LAN/SAN & Server Hardware Supply/Maintenance Services" in the services category. The procurement stage was an open procedure and the contract has been awarded to Virgin Media Business. The procurement process was initiated on March 24, 2023, and the contract was signed on March 14, 2023. The location of the procurement is North Lanarkshire, UK, and the industry category includes General public services, Housing and community amenities, ICT, and Environmental protection.

This public procurement opportunity for LAN/SAN & Server Hardware services by North Lanarkshire Council provides a chance for businesses, especially those in the IT and telecommunications sectors, to grow by supplying and maintaining network hardware. Companies offering large-scale services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement covers the maintenance of core network components, physical infrastructure, and supply of replacement hardware. The contract also includes provisions for connectivity services mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement RM3808.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LAN/SAN & Server Hardware Supply/Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Local Area Network/Storage Area Network (LAN/SAN) & Server Hardware Supply & Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the reliance on connectivity for all digital solutions used within the council, there is a requirement to ensure the associated core network components, which are used to manage, secure, control and monitor network activity, are covered under a maintenance provision. Such provision supports the continuity of digital services across corporate, education and public access sites as well as the continued requirement for remote working. Furthermore, there is also a requirement for the contract to provide support for the physical infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and associated services, which reside in the on-premises datacentres. Additionally, the contract will also offer a provision to supply replacement hardware with maintenance as the above items reach end of support and therefore become beyond secure and economical use.. Mini Competition from the Crown Commercial Services, Network Services 2 framework agreement, RM3808, Lot 2 - Local Connectivity Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,932,110 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media Business

Further Information

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