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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029033"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029033

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## Summary

The procurement process for Wide Area Network (WAN) Services has been conducted by Aberdeenshire Council, which serves as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically related to WAN integration, and took place in Aberdeenshire, UK. The tender process used was an open procedure and has recently reached the award stage, with a contract value of £9,300,000 signed on 2nd February 2021. The tender process initially included a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assess the market landscape and associated costs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network services and infrastructure. Companies with expertise in WAN integration, managed network solutions, and relevant security certifications, such as PSN Assured/CAS(T), are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the Council's WAN requirements, businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions are likely to find advantageous prospects for growth and collaboration with local authorities like Aberdeenshire Council.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) was run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council has previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) was run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council had previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres. Additional information: Mandatory Requirement: Bidders should provide proof of their relevant security certifications, which will be at least PSN Assured/CAS(T) 2-2-4 standard.or equivalent CyberEssentials Plus Accreditation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002252-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOT-TEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002252-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:494913-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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