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    "date": "2022-12-22T14:11:04Z",
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    "description": "This Prior Information Notice is to inform any interested suppliers of a soon-to-be released RFI which will be the initial step in Defra's procurement activity of a Future Network. The RFI will invite suppliers, based on information around current state and strategic direction to submit options for the provision of network services. These options will be used to build an internal business case.",
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        "id": "2022/S 000-018420",
        "legalBasis": {
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            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Defra - Future Network Procurement",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Provision of a new Networks contract which will include Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking (Wired and Wi-Fi), Gateways, Zscaler, and possibly SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 60000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
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            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of a new Networks contract which will include Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking (Wired and Wi-Fi), Gateways, Zscaler, and possibly SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform any interested suppliers that Defra is commencing a procurement activity of Defra's network services. The initial step will be the release of a Request for Information that will invite suppliers to suggest options for the provision of network services based on an outline of current state, and strategic direction. This will be issued shortly.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
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            {
                "id": "1",
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                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72300000",
                        "description": "Data services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Nationwide"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2022-07-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
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                        "oldValue": {
                            "text": "05/07/2022"
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                            "text": "01/12/2022"
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                        "where": {
                            "section": "II.3"
                        }
                    },
                    {
                        "newValue": {
                            "text": "All communication regarding this RFI should be done via the Bravo system: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54402 We have set up this RFI via a PQQ in the Bravo System, but please be clear that it is a market engagement RFI (and not a PQQ). It is not a competition - it is just a place where we can talk to you about our upcoming requirements."
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "II.2.14)"
                        }
                    },
                    {
                        "newValue": {
                            "text": "All communication regarding this RFI should be done via the Bravo system: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54402 We have set up this RFI via a PQQ in the Bravo System, but please be clear that it is a market engagement RFI (and not a PQQ). It is not a competition - it is just a place where we can talk to you about our upcoming requirements."
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "VI.3"
                        }
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
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                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "text": "Main Address https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54402"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "text": "Main Address https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Defra's Future Network Procurement will now run on its new system - Atamis. Please register via the above link. All communication going forward will be via the Atamis system."
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "I.1",
                            "label": "Main Address"
                        }
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-1944",
            "name": "Defra Network eTendering Portal",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Defra Network eTendering Portal"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "17 Nobel House",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 3JR",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2072385921",
                "email": "James.cann@defra.gov.uk"
            },
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                "buyer"
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                "url": "https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54402",
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                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "05",
                        "description": "Environmental protection"
                    }
                ]
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    ],
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    "language": "en"
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