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title: "Tender for Data Centre Network and Core Firewall Refresh Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64f7b059-0cd3-4bde-a0ea-3940ebd12e69"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-19"
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# Tender for Data Centre Network and Core Firewall Refresh Programme

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64f7b059-0cd3-4bde-a0ea-3940ebd12e69

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Tender for Data Centre Network and Core Firewall Refresh Programme." This tender falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19 February 2018. The project has a contract period beginning on 1 October 2018 and concluding on 29 September 2019, with a value range between £500,000 and £900,000. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialogue approach, and the delivery location is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and services, particularly those with expertise in Cisco technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards fostering competitive solutions to modernise the Council’s data centre infrastructure. Eligible bidders will need to demonstrate their capability to ensure a non-disruptive transition from the existing systems while fulfilling the Council’s emphasis on security and scalability for future needs.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (The Council) requires a supplier to provide a solution and implementation service to refresh its aging Cisco data centre routing, switching and core firewall hardware with a new fit for purpose and modern Cisco data centre infrastructure that is built upon security and scalability for both immediate and future demand in line with corporate requirements. The Council requires a non-disruptive migration from its existing solution to the new solution and therefore expects some dual running of the current and new infrastructures in tandem whilst the migration is undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3efad-d4c5-4286-93a5-89f623c0b380 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 29 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2018 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3efad-d4c5-4286-93a5-89f623c0b380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e3efad-d4c5-4286-93a5-89f623c0b380
  19th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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