--- title: "DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2024-01-02" --- # DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67a84f82-8357-40b0-8cf7-c9af6bc1afd2.json) ## Summary The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is initiating a procurement process for the Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator. The final date for bid submission is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00 GMT. STFC seeks a partner to define a long-term network architecture, create design solutions, run proof of concept, and support infrastructure rollout. This procurement opportunity falls under the IT services category and has a contract value of £1.5 million GBP. This tender by STFC presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies with expertise in network architecture, switching, routing, and security would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is at the tender stage and is open to all suppliers, with the contract period starting on 2nd April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2027. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender to grow their business in the UK market. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that. STFC wish to work with a partner to: * Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle. * Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be: o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD). o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD. o STFC to sign off the HLD solution. o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution. o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender * Run a proof of concept (POC). * Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC. * Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design. * Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. To locate the Procurement in the Jaggaer eSourcing portal , once logged in, click the ITTs option in the menu and then select 'ITT's Open to All Suppliers' and search for the reference number 1314. Bidders are to note that in order to access the tender documentation for DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION), they must complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided within the attachment section of this notice and send this to the Buyer via the Message Centre in the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef4cbb1-b1ad-4e6e-9e2e-8f4575dc629b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | 8 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2024 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef4cbb1-b1ad-4e6e-9e2e-8f4575dc629b - 2 Jan 2024 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef4cbb1-b1ad-4e6e-9e2e-8f4575dc629b - 16 Aug 2023 at 15:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021fb3f5-e1c1-4551-9de1-0e83d2ff4e73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef4cbb1-b1ad-4e6e-9e2e-8f4575dc629b 2nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021fb3f5-e1c1-4551-9de1-0e83d2ff4e73 16th August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/324f3521-dbfd-4d53-82fe-ea2d05196f30 DDaT23365 Non-disclosure agreement for ORION Integrator ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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