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title: "Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi- Site Connectivity)"
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buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-30"
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# Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi- Site Connectivity)

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f552c4ae-0f6c-4758-8309-7ed34c1d0452

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## Summary

The General Dental Council (GDC) is initiating a tender process for the provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes to connect its offices in London and Birmingham. The tender, titled "Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) with Azure Express Routes (Multi-Site Connectivity)", falls under the services category with a contract value of £300,000. The procurement stage involves engaging with providers through written and face-to-face interactions, with a deadline for tender submissions set for April 29, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 30, 2024, and end on June 29, 2029.

This tender by the General Dental Council presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing secure WAN connectivity services to staff across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the Council's focus on engaging multiple providers and transitioning to the latest technology. Businesses interested in participating should register on the Delta e-Sourcing portal to receive further information regarding the engagement process and submission requirements.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to give advance notice that the General Dental Council (GDC) intends to undertake a tendering exercise for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) of internet access across the Councils two locations in London and Birmingham. We intend to use this notice to engage providers in written and or face to face interactions . This will give the GDC a better understanding of what is presently obtainable in the market in terms of price, technology and general trend. We intend to engage three providers in discussions on the 26th February 2024. This will be on first come first served basis. The WAN is expected to provide uninterrupted, fast internet access to the GDC for access to the wider world. GDC would like to take the opportunity to transit to latest technology available in the provision of this service. The WAN service will aim to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at GDC's locations. The scope of the service includes WAN connectivity to provide secure access to staff. The engagement with the market will be via written and or face to face communication. The GDC will communicate any engagement opportunities via the Delta e-Sourcing portal. You will need to register against this requirement on Delta e-Sourcing to receive any further information on participating in any such engagement. Please see link at section VI.3) below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| 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 | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b67640-195b-42e5-b26c-3c27e1de866f
  30th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Wide-area-network-services./FQCM33KY53
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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