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title: "Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY"
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# Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)

Buyer: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6165ecb7-6a16-464f-9365-2aeedb4c63d3

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## Summary

The Vehicle Certification Agency is currently conducting a tender for the "Wide Area Network Provision and Managed Service RM1045 (Lot 1)" aimed at enhancing connectivity across its facilities. The procurement process, classified under the "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" industry category, is in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 30th January 2019, with the contract period beginning on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This tender employs a selective procurement method, which involves a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering networking and managed service solutions. Businesses specialising in broadband upgrades, low latency connectivity, and IT support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for robust service level agreements and support for scalability further emphasises the need for reliable and experienced providers in this industry.

## Notice

VCA are seeking tenders to: * upgrade all existing broadband connections (see Figure 1 for connections) * provision of low latency connectivity to all sites * are able to provide a service wrap (2nd and 3rd line support) * provide the ability to easily 'flex' the available bandwidth as required (likely to require bearer upgrades) * support for a 99.9% uptime SLA across all services * supply a web & email filtering service * apply standard security tooling to prevent/detect intrusion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80e1817-d3e6-4b18-859a-fba5bf204555 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 6XX |
| 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 | Lockleaze |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80e1817-d3e6-4b18-859a-fba5bf204555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80e1817-d3e6-4b18-859a-fba5bf204555
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89e3af4f-c303-4e24-baa1-d043df9f2ac9
  Background
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/553c1490-4b4e-4dfb-aad1-516769aba610
  WAN Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1860abab-f306-4b92-af3a-d22c0febaeca
  Requirements Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5763dec-43b0-41a9-95a8-ac35b4217066
  WAN Pricing

## Notice URLs

- https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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