--- title: "Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2018-10-15" --- # Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3a16f6c-9e15-4aae-a712-e0daebc6310b.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Provision of Network and Server support including security and resilience." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically relating to the repair of data network equipment. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd November 2018. The contract will commence on 1st December 2018 and is anticipated to last until 31st March 2021, with an estimated total contract value of up to £155,000. The buying organisation is located in Pincents Kiln, ENG, and the procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in network and server support, security implementation, and project delivery. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, especially if they can demonstrate the capacity to provide round-the-clock support and skilled personnel. Competitors should be prepared to collaborate closely with the in-house ICT team and deliver a comprehensive service that meets the needs of both the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority and Thames Valley Fire Control Service. ## Notice This tender is for the provision of network and server support including security and resilience to provide additional support to the in house ICT team who support the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFA) and the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS). It is estimated that the total contract value will not exceed PS155k between 1st December 2018 to 31st March 2021. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that both services which form part of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, the legal entity, have the required network and service resources 24/7, 365 days a year in place; thus a supplier is required whom can provide the necessary cover around the clock if required. The service requirement is therefore to work alongside the in house ICT team to: * Deliver specific network and server related projects * Advise and implement adequate security measures to protect the authority and its systems. * Work closely with the RBFRS senior infrastructure officer on the maintenance and support of the server and business continuity infrastructure * Provide additional capacity within the ICT team and provide a skills transfer * Provide an out of hour's resilience service to support both TVFCS and RBFA. 24/7, 365. The successful organisation will be expected to demonstrate it has the capacity to offer this service with their own team, which can include the use of associates provided their work is covered by the main organisation's public liability. There must also be no one individual spending the majority of their contracted working hours supporting this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa2fda9-c914-4393-af2b-2a564bed53a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | PINCENTS KILN | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services - 72212214 - Network operating system software development services - 72511000 - Network management software services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2018 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa2fda9-c914-4393-af2b-2a564bed53a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa2fda9-c914-4393-af2b-2a564bed53a2 15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25869&B=BLUELIGHT Additional details and documents on the Blue Light Portal - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935 Royal Berkshire Fire Authority's profile on the Blue Light Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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