--- title: "Wide Area Network Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ACCENT HOUSING" published: "2021-11-26" --- # Wide Area Network Connectivity Buyer: ACCENT HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02fdac44-d4e9-4443-9a0f-d909625cc954.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Accent Housing, a UK-based organisation, seeking suppliers for the "Wide Area Network Connectivity" project. This initiative falls within the telecommunications industry and is currently in the Tender stage. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) was issued on 26th November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2022 at 10:00hrs. The project, valued at £600,000, aims to establish a reliable and flexible wide area network infrastructure, with an initial contract duration of 36 months starting from 1st March 2022, which may be extended at Accent's discretion for two additional 12-month periods. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped to provide comprehensive network solutions, especially those specialising in wide area network services or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of delivering integrated proposals that align with both the WAN connectivity requirements and the forthcoming data centre relocation project. Suppliers who can offer cohesive and adaptable networking solutions are likely to find this a compelling opportunity for growth. ## Notice Accent Housing Limited are looking for a supplier(s) for the supply, installation, configuration, monitoring, billing and ongoing support and maintenance of its Wide Area Network (WAN). It is a critical priority for Accent to have a future looking solution that is suitable for our needs, we are looking for a Supplier(s) who can provide a resilient, performant and flexible end to end business network infrastructure. Accent currently has a separate opportunity for the provision of the Relocation of the Primary Data Centre Ref: DN582996, as soon as practicable Accent will provide confirmation of the successful provider and the location of the data centre. Delivery of these WAN connections must include delivery to this yet to be confirmed supplier and site location, and consideration should be given to ensure that you are able to supply circuits to the winning supplier of the new data centre location. Suppliers that can deliver cohesive proposals that adequately meet both sets of requirements are welcome to bid for both opportunities. You can access the information free of charge via the Due North ProContract portal: https://procontract.due-north.com Please note that ALL communication must be directed through the Due North ProContract secure messaging area via the E-Sourcing Portal. Email communication and submissions will be rejected and not responded to. ITT Information: DATE OF ISSUE OF ITT: 26th November 2021 DATE OF RETURN: 6th January 2022 TIME; ON OR BEFORE: 10:00hrs INITIAL CONTRACT DURATION: 36 MONTHS *with the option to extend at the sole discretion of Accent by 2 x 12 Month Extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc6ece-3f66-4d75-840a-472ea61b66a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | ACCENT HOUSING | | Locality | SHIPLEY | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD17 7SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Baildon | | Westminster constituency | Shipley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32430000 - Wide area network - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2021 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc6ece-3f66-4d75-840a-472ea61b66a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc6ece-3f66-4d75-840a-472ea61b66a7 26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.accentgroup.org/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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