--- title: "Provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure and maintenance for the Geneva Office" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT" published: "2023-07-12" --- # Provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure and maintenance for the Geneva Office Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96eba968-1535-42e4-990d-be96ef7b60b2.json) ## Summary The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting tenders for the provision of supporting network, computing infrastructure, and maintenance for the Geneva Office. The procurement entails updating the existing IT infrastructure to support the Commonwealth Secretariat Small States Office in Geneva, which caters to the UN missions of Commonwealth Small States. The tender is currently in the 'open' stage, with a deadline for submissions by interested parties set at 12:00 noon BST on 2nd August 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd August 2023 and end on 22nd August 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and has an estimated value of £90,000. The buying organisation, Commonwealth Secretariat, is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in network infrastructure, information technology services, and maintenance of IT equipment to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favor such entities. Businesses interested in this opportunity should act promptly to meet the submission deadline and leverage the potential for growth and collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat in serving Commonwealth Small States in Geneva. ## Notice This is a requirement for the updating of the IT infrastructure currently in place to support the Commonwealth Secretariat Small States Office in Geneva. This office provides office space and associated facilities to the UN missions of Commonwealth Small States in Geneva. Additional information: To participate in the tender process, interested parties ('Bidders') must complete and submit an Invitation to Tender (ITT) which can be downloaded by registering on our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home The ITT responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home by 12:00 noon BST on 2nd August 2023. Any questions pertaining to this procurement or ITT document must be submitted via our e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk /please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for clarification questions (regarding this procurement or the PQQ document) to be submitted by bidders to the Secretariat on our e-tendering portal is 5 pm GMT on 19th July 2023. The Secretariat will publish answers to clarification questions received, on our e-tendering portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0efbd6-1fda-4a3d-8ffb-a322198b4391 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2023 - 22 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 5HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment - 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment - 50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2023 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0efbd6-1fda-4a3d-8ffb-a322198b4391 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0efbd6-1fda-4a3d-8ffb-a322198b4391 12th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home - https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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