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SDWAN Network Connectivity

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is seeking suppliers for the SDWAN Network Connectivity project. The procurement involves the provision of new circuits and IT infrastructure transformation to implement a new SD-WAN solution. The deadline for submitting a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is December 18, 2023. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition in the goods category. The tender opportunity is located in Glasgow, with the main industry category being railway services.

This tender by ScotRail Trains Limited offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the technology sector with expertise in wide area network solutions. Companies with experience in providing network connectivity services and IT infrastructure transformation are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers can access the procurement documents and submit their PQQ via the Wax e-Sourcing portal. The project aims to enhance network visibility, control, and security while reducing costs and improving application performance, presenting a significant business potential for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

SDWAN Network Connectivity

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) are awarding this previously advertised contract for the Upgrade of Station and Office Network Connectivity to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) Solution across key ScotRail locations including Control, Stations, Offices and Depots. Project to be implemented across the ScotRail estate to install and upgrade the network connectivity equipment and then an on-going managed service agreement for software, maintenance and support

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) are awarding this previously advertised contract for the Upgrade of Station and Office Network Connectivity to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) Solution across key ScotRail locations including Control, Stations, Offices and Depots. Project to be implemented across the ScotRail estate to install and upgrade the network connectivity equipment and then an on-going managed service agreement for software, maintenance and support

Renewal: Option will be built in to extend for a further 2 x 12 months thereafter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750804
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542542
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months 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
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathleen.gay@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3448110141

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492977
    SDWAN Network Connectivity - ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in this procurement process to support a technology refresh programme which will implement a new way of delivering our wide area network technology. ScotRail envision two parts to this procurement. The first being the provision of new circuits to meet the bandwidth needs described in the site inventory list. The second is to transform ScotRail's existing IT Infrastructure from MPLS and deploy a new SD-WAN solution with the aim of providing increased access and control, reduced cost, improved application performance, enhanced network visibility and security. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the 'SR031 SDWAN Network Connectivity - Specification Document' and supported by excel attachment 'SRT Current Site Inventory List' which can be accessed via our Wax e-Sourcing portal. Interest suppliers are invited to submit a PQQ via the portal by the stated deadline https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542542
    SDWAN Network Connectivity - ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) are awarding this previously advertised contract for the Upgrade of Station and Office Network Connectivity to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) Solution across key ScotRail locations including Control, Stations, Offices and Depots. Project to be implemented across the ScotRail estate to install and upgrade the network connectivity equipment and then an on-going managed service agreement for software, maintenance and support

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