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title: "Core Network Upgrade"
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# Core Network Upgrade

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a80f0d-f642-4bb7-b3cc-214da72cc3a3

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## Summary

Bury Council has successfully completed a tender for a "Core Network Upgrade" project, classified under the industry category of Network Equipment. The procurement process, which utilised a tender initiation type, reached its end on 11 August 2017, with the contract awarded on 27 September 2017. The contract, valued at approximately £135,569, covers the replacement of core switches in the council's data centre and aims to achieve a more resilient network solution. The work involves integrating new switches into Bury's network and providing a management platform for enhanced administration. This initiative is located in the North West of England, specifically in the town of Bury.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the network services and IT sectors to engage with local government projects. Companies that specialise in network infrastructure, data management, and system integration, particularly those with high-level manufacturer accreditation, will find this tender aligns with their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to contribute to local government service improvements while potentially expanding their business footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded under Lot 2 of the CCS Framework RM1045, Network Services. Bury Council wish to replace their current data centre core switches and move to a more resilient and cost effective solution. The requirement must provide resilient network switching within the top of designated racks for server connections and then onward connections to a core data centre switch for inter rack and inter site communications to Bury data centres. Connections from the local sites will then be connected to a new core from either Bury Council's own fibre connection, via MPLS connections or local edge switches. Bury Council wish to deploy a solution which will provide a detailed insight into the network usage and provide easier administration through the adoption of a multi-vendor Network Management platform. The successful bidder must be certified at the highest level of manufacturer accreditation with the proposed solutions vendor, and the proposed solution must include a design of the new switching, installation of the new switching and a scope of work to integrate the new switches into the Bury Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5876148-ece3-4537-94df-e8a005141322 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,569 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,569 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5876148-ece3-4537-94df-e8a005141322

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5876148-ece3-4537-94df-e8a005141322
  29th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bury.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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