--- title: "The Plaza ICT Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031e89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031e89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031e89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031e89.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-07" --- # The Plaza ICT Connectivity Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031e89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031e89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031e89.json) ## Summary Braintree District Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "The Plaza ICT Connectivity". This project is classified under the industry category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th April 2022. The service is to be delivered in Essex, specifically at The Plaza buildings within the Horizon 120 site, where resilient high-bandwidth internet connectivity is required. The contract duration is expected to last for 1080 days, with an option for extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in internet service provision, networking solutions, and related support services. Businesses that can deliver secure, high-speed internet connectivity and manage multiple use cases, including public WiFi and individual tenant needs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, opportunities may exist for those offering optional services such as Audio Visual management and Managed Print services, which could enhance the overall value delivered in this procurement. ## Notice Braintree District Council is looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to deliver resilient high bandwidth internet connectivity to The Plaza buildings within the Horizon 120 site will be owned and managed by Braintree District Council There are many expected internet connectivity use cases within the Plaza campus including Public Wifi areas (inside and outside the building); Hot Desk areas; and individual Tenants internet requirements such as virtual data circuits . This multi-use of the internet services to be provided will need to be carefully managed to ensure that they remain secure and meet expected and emerging business needs. The ISP will additionally provide optional services to manage Audio Visual, Managed Print, WAN connectivity, and a catalogue of Tenant support services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Braintree District Council is looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to deliver resilient high bandwidth internet connectivity to The Plaza buildings within the Horizon 120 site will be owned and managed by Braintree District Council There are many expected internet connectivity use cases within the Plaza campus including Public Wifi areas (inside and outside the building); Hot Desk areas; and individual Tenants internet requirements such as virtual data circuits . This multi-use of the internet services to be provided will need to be carefully managed to ensure that they remain secure and meet expected and emerging business needs. The ISP will additionally provide optional services to manage Audio Visual, Managed Print, WAN connectivity, and a catalogue of Tenant support services Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7KBJH65657 Renewal: 3 years with the option of an extension of 2 years and a further 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006128-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 9HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Bocking South | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 7 Mar 2022 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006128-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7KBJH65657 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Internet-service-providers-ISP./7KBJH65657 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Networking%2C-Internet-and-intranet-software-package./7KBJH65657 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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