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title: "Environment Agency - Extreme File Transfer"
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# Environment Agency - Extreme File Transfer

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290d4162-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a tender for "Extreme File Transfer" services, aimed at facilitating the transfer of large files (ranging from 10GB to 100GB) both internally and externally. This procurement falls within the IT services category and is located in Bristol, England. The tender was published on 6th January 2016, with a deadline for submissions on 22nd January 2016. The estimated contract value is £40,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000, covering a contract period from 1st March 2016 to 28th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to foster competition from diverse business segments. Companies with expertise in accelerated file transfer technologies will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their solutions and expand their client base.

## Notice

The Environment Agency has an emerging requirement to transfer 'extreme' files (>10gb - 100gb) within the organisation and externally. We are looking at accelerated file transfer services to assist us with this requirement. Please see document attachments for further information. Additional information: Please read all attached documentation carefully before applying. Responses to this opportunity should be sent directly to: david.preece@environment-agency.gov.uk Explanation of process and evaluation criteria can be found in the Requirements Specification document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb94ac3-35d9-451b-a8d1-fd582b07efad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb94ac3-35d9-451b-a8d1-fd582b07efad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb94ac3-35d9-451b-a8d1-fd582b07efad
  6th January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d26abc12-241a-41b9-96b6-3c9d5b7f890b
  Extreme File Transfer - Requirements Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09814fea-8b81-4e02-95e5-acf68bc5e5c5
  Extreme File Transfer - Covering Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

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