--- title: "NML Wide Area Network Links" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE" published: "2018-05-14" --- # NML Wide Area Network Links Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3034695-6de5-420a-9f10-52d6e0eb635e.json) ## Summary The National Museums On Merseyside (NML) has completed the tendering process for the "NML Wide Area Network Links." This procurement falls under the services category and targets the telecommunications and IT sectors, specifically focusing on the installation and management of wide area network links. The contract period commenced on 30th April 2018 and will conclude on 31st August 2020. This open procurement was conducted below the threshold, with the tender submission deadline set for 27th March 2018, at 23:59:59 (BST). The contract will specifically serve locations in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in network installation, configuration, and management to expand their service offerings. Companies capable of providing resilient internet solutions, network scalability, and technical support will be particularly appealing to NML. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, as NML has indicated its suitability for SMEs, highlighting a commitment to supporting local businesses in the technology and telecommunications sectors. ## Notice Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the NML Wide Area Network Links tender. NML is looking to replace its current wide area network links. The contract will include the installation, configuration, management and technical support for the links. This will enable the following:- * Ability to increase network scalability using 100Mb / Gigabit bearers at each site * Backup ADSL at Lady Lever, Sudley and Juniper St sites * Resilient internet provision with multiple breakouts and providers * Resilient firewall * Ability to create multiple LANs * Provide Quality of Service on routers and for SIP * Provide Class of Service * Network monitoring tools We require the tender submission to address all aspects of planning and design, installation and support, performance, versatility and outputs for the new WAN links. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e40ec2d-6cf0-4df7-968f-a78c3fc140b7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2018 | | Contract period | 14 May 2018 - 15 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £131,580 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | M24SEVEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32430000 - Wide area network - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 14 May 2018 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e40ec2d-6cf0-4df7-968f-a78c3fc140b7 - 20 Mar 2018 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2f711f-0f46-45f4-9ea4-2123e986d1ab - 8 Mar 2018 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2f711f-0f46-45f4-9ea4-2123e986d1ab - 28 Feb 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2f711f-0f46-45f4-9ea4-2123e986d1ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e40ec2d-6cf0-4df7-968f-a78c3fc140b7 14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2f711f-0f46-45f4-9ea4-2123e986d1ab 20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62346b32-636f-43a2-9b8b-06df648d73a7 Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baeaba2f-ebee-46e2-820c-b0150068f38f Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6cc0836-1cdf-406d-9346-c07548404b3f Appendix B - NML Procurement Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab91e3cd-0484-4875-ad12-6e6ebcb33b7b Appendix C - NML Current Network - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c00e497-53c3-4064-8849-428a87b140ab Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e936bb7-f0ee-4ae6-aa86-f5cb8fc5af01 Appendix C - NML Current Network - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27da4dfe-0b30-4a36-a567-ae19b7f15686 Q&As ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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