--- title: "Network Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW" published: "2020-06-21" --- # Network Support Services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1d7f24-37a9-44f2-9f4e-0ba5f70cd931.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Network Support Services" as part of its initiative to enhance its technological infrastructure. This tender is classified under the "Computer network services" category and has a total estimated budget of £1,350,000. The tender period is set to close on 16th July 2020, with the contract commencing on 8th November 2020 and lasting until 7th November 2025. The contract is intended for services based in London, United Kingdom, and follows an open procurement procedure. This opportunity presents a potential for significant business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network management, support services, and modernisation of legacy systems. Companies with expertise in secure network solutions and the integration of advanced technologies, such as SDWAN, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The involvement of local partners and the emphasis on secure connectivity also suggest a collaborative environment for businesses keen to establish connections with the London Borough of Hounslow and other local entities. ## Notice The London Borough of Hounslow move to a new Civic Centre Building (Hounslow House) March 2019 which installed a Software Defined Access (SDA) from Cisco. Networking at the speed of software using DNA Centre Policy Autonomation and Analytics. Secure onboarding of users and devices across virtual networks. To allow LB Hounslow and partners to connect to the SDA fabric and all networks to run securely this has proved to be a success with many partners onboard using the technology. Which allows the council to keep up with security variabilities and patches and has worked well with flexible working for LBH staff and are partners We are looking for a new support contract to provide support for the legacy network equipment and assist in reviewing, upgrading the legacy network equipment in the longer term with the objective of updating and providing modern small, medium and large branch office facilities on a par with those available at the main Hounslow House site, adding in to the fabric via SDWAN where it is advantageous to do so. Additional information: Link to adverts: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58ddd6c6-1faf-ea11-8103-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d594655-57b2-499d-a07f-8949a94f245a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2020 - 7 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,350,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW | | Locality | HOUNSLOW | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW3 4DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Hounslow | | Electoral ward | Heston East | | Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2020 at 21:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d594655-57b2-499d-a07f-8949a94f245a - 16 Jun 2020 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8218be-6df6-4dc7-993c-a2fad49e7a5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d594655-57b2-499d-a07f-8949a94f245a 21st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8218be-6df6-4dc7-993c-a2fad49e7a5f 16th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58ddd6c6-1faf-ea11-8103-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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