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title: "WAN (Internet & Switches)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031e02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2022-12-30"
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# WAN (Internet & Switches)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031e02

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed an award process for WAN (Internet & Switches) services. The tender aimed to find suppliers to meet the GMC's WAN/Internet access requirements as the current agreement expires in January 2023. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with Colt Technology Services being the active supplier. The GMC, based in Manchester, UK, conducted the procurement with an emphasis on quality and cost criteria. The contract was signed on August 8, 2022.

This tender for WAN services by the GMC presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the wide area network services industry. Companies specialising in WAN solutions and internet access technology would be well-suited to compete. The GMC's strategic technology roadmap indicates a preference for Ethernet technology for the duration of the contract, creating a niche for suppliers with expertise in this area. The tender, with key deadlines and quality-focused evaluation criteria, offers a clear pathway for businesses to engage with the GMC and potentially secure contracts for WAN services.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for 6 months, plus 6 months, plus a further 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036721-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2022 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036721-2022
- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005993-2022
- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008184-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colt.net
- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

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