--- title: "Network Connectivity 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABRI" published: "2022-04-15" --- # Network Connectivity 2022 Buyer: ABRI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3857f17-6562-4704-8799-9f538e16cf93.json) ## Summary Abri, a UK-based buyer located in Hampshire, has launched a tender titled "Network Connectivity 2022". This procurement is positioned within the Network industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2022. The contract period is to commence on 1st August 2022 and will extend until 31st July 2025. The procurement follows an open method, aimed at identifying a group-wide connectivity provider for their sites, with a focus on South-East locations, while ensuring compatibility with existing SD-WAN technology. This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in network services, including local area networks, data network management, and telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that can provide high-quality network infrastructure and reliable service continuity will find this tender aligns with their offerings and may enhance their growth prospects in a competitive market. ## Notice Abri are seeking the provision of a group-wide connectivity provider for our sites. Abri currently utilises SD-WAN technology for our network backbone and this is rolled out to every site. Our current contracts expire in 2022. All sites in the 'East' geography (former-Radian) are running on new connectivity, specified according to size and number of staff at sites. A redundant link is available at every site, ranging from 4G, PSTN to 1GB/1GB geo-diverse standby. Abri only require these to be taken on by a new supplier and no installation or configuration. Sites in the 'West' have had lines converted from MPLS to FTTC to facilitate SD-WAN, but this was a tactical solution deployed with the incumbent supplier. The edge routers in use are old and should be replaced along with new lines and redundancy where appropriate. Abri have used t-shirt sizing to allocate connectivity requirements for sites, and as standardisation is a major part of the technology strategy going forward, it is a must for this to be implemented as expected. All sites are included in this on Appendix A1 (attached) WiFi is out of scope for this delivery. Additional information: For full details of the opportunity, please see our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 | ABRI | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh North | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 32400000 - Networks - 32412000 - Communications network - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32412110 - Internet network - 32416000 - ISDN network - 32421000 - Network cabling - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 32428000 - Network upgrade - 32430000 - Wide area network - 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services - 72315000 - Data network management and support services - 72315100 - Data network support services - 72315200 - Data network management services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72710000 - Local area network services - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2022 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09 - 15 Apr 2022 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09 - 15 Apr 2022 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2997f-8280-482d-864f-046db6e5dd09 15th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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