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title: "Wide Area Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02a67178-07a3-41e4-bc27-14f67a4f0542"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-15"
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# Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02a67178-07a3-41e4-bc27-14f67a4f0542

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is conducting an active procurement process for "Wide Area Network Services", which falls under the IT services category. This initiative aims to create a modern network design that ensures high fault tolerance and alternative routing capabilities. The tender period is open until 15th March 2021, and the projects will commence on 2nd August 2021, lasting until 28th May 2026. The procurement method is a selective Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, adhering to Thurrock Council's terms and conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can deliver innovative network solutions incorporating both fibre and wireless connectivity options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, especially those with expertise in network design and implementation. Engaging with this procurement process can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a local authority in the East of England.

## Notice

Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) The Council is seeking a modern network design which leverages current technologies to provide a robust design, with high fault tolerance and alternative routing for locations in event of primary link failure. It is open to any design using a blend of fibre and wireless connectivity options to secure a solution, which meets is defined requirements. This procurement process will be conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation using Thurrock Council Terms and Conditions. Additional information: Please register interest via Thurrock's tendering portal In-Tend- as per link below https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 28 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1
- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1
- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1
- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab487d13-6c4b-4906-893d-bbc8030f90a1
  15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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