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title: "WAN (Internet & Switches)"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# WAN (Internet & Switches)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4babaf-5cb0-4114-bf6a-b701ca1fa448

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "WAN (Internet & Switches)" as their existing WAN/Internet access agreement will conclude in January 2023. This procurement falls under the category of wide area network services and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals by the deadline of 7 April 2022, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and last until 31 May 2025. The service requirement encompasses seven sites, with specific considerations for Ethernet technology, which is anticipated to remain unchanged for the duration of the new contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wide area network solutions and related services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality Ethernet technology. Companies with a track record in delivering resilient internet access solutions across multiple sites, especially within the healthcare sector, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The GMC's tender offers a chance for growth and innovation in the IT services market, emphasising the ability to deliver robust, secure, and reliable networking services to meet the Council's evolving needs.

## Notice

The GMC's current WAN/Internet access agreement comes to an end in January 2023. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements.There are currently 7 sites on the WAN solution with 4 of those sites offering full resiliency and 2 Internet Access circuits in the main Data Centres in Manchester and London.The current GMC WAN adopts Ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap indicates that we do not currently intend to change this technology for the duration of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b6f518-b869-4cb1-8858-51baef6a0db0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b6f518-b869-4cb1-8858-51baef6a0db0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b6f518-b869-4cb1-8858-51baef6a0db0
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR163914
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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