--- title: "IT network services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032a66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032a66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032a66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032a66.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-04-05" --- # IT network services Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032a66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032a66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032a66.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Southern Water Services Limited, focusing on the provision of IT network services worth £20,000,000. The tender is currently in the active phase and is classified under the computer network services category. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 2nd May 2022, and it is pertinent for potential suppliers to note that tender submissions must be submitted electronically or in writing. The procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure, indicating that selected suppliers will be invited to tender based on their qualifications. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those equipped to provide comprehensive communication solutions and associated network equipment. Companies with expertise in managing legacy systems while transitioning to modern network infrastructures would particularly thrive in this contest, especially given the complexities involved in servicing Southern Water’s diverse estate across Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Kent. With the impending decommissioning of PSTN lines, firms that can offer innovative and sustainable communication solutions will be well positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice Southern Water Services are issuing this call for competition to gauge the appetite for agreement for the supply of communications services and business network equipment and/or business network services. This is currently with our incumbent supplier Virgin Media Business Ltd (VM). In Scope - Enhanced cease periods for services (45 days) Direct linkage to Cisco support SLA with regards to delivery of services IT Services review Documentation of service improvements Out of Scope - Existing Cisco Maintenance contracts SIP Trunks Services Contract Mobile Sim Services Security Checkpoint Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 A full description of the services, needs and requirements is provided in the PowerPoint slide presentation included with the tender information on Bravo. Due to the nature of the estate which is mainly legacy and old there is significant work already in play to transform the BAU estate which covers multiple sites across Sussex, Hampshire, IOW and Kent. The transition of the old BAU and Legacy estate which is in transformation stage would be time consuming, complex and add little value to the various current programs running and could cause much disruption to exist BAU service and project programs in this period. Summary 3000 plus PSTN lines which where transferred to Virgin Media from the existing supplier in 2019. Many lines provide support service at SWS remote locations. Total number of lines currently 3081. Lone worker support within this service plus DSL overlay services. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) 24x7 supported service. Includes Fibre connectivity. WLR PSTN & CPS (18 Lines), Business Broadband wires only 5 lines. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) Unmanaged (SWS monitor existing supplier does not) IPVPN lines (108). Managed internet Access (MIA) circuits 3 lines. Business broadband rental (1 x line). Unmanaged IPVPN (13 lines), Managed internet Access MIA (2 lines) National Ethernet (4 lines) Point to Point Circuits no MPLS Legacy Fujitsu Broadband and Voice Services. Business Broadband (wires only 48 lines) WLR PSTN & CPS (54 lines) ISDN2 WLR & CPS (34 lines) ISDN30 WLR & CPS (6 lines). Total PSTN lines (548 lines) relating to this service signed on current provider terms. Lone worker support within this service plus DSL overlay services. Due to the BT announcement with regards to the PSTN line Decommissioning in 2024 this is a declining service. (SWS replace program via Mobile SIMS started) 24x7 supported service. Includes Fibre connectivity. NGN Numbers and Services. More detailed information is included in the presentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009163-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Northbrook | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2022 at 15:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009163-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://southernwater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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