---
title: "Network Connectivity 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032e26"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS ABRI"
published: "2022-04-15"
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# Network Connectivity 2022

Buyer: THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS ABRI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032e26

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## Summary

The Swaythling Housing Society Limited Trading as Abri is currently seeking a group-wide connectivity provider through the active tender titled "Network Connectivity 2022". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the networks industry, with a budget of £5,250,000. The tender process is classified as open and is currently in the Tender stage. Bids must be submitted electronically by 17th May 2022, with the planned contract period spanning 1080 days, potentially including renewals. Delivery is required across various sites in the UK, particularly focused on enhancing network connectivity using SD-WAN technology.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses especially those specialising in network technologies, telecommunications, and IT services. Companies with experience in providing connectivity solutions and those familiar with SD-WAN deployments will find this tender particularly relevant. With recent advancements and an emphasis on reliable connectivity, firms that can offer flexible, high-capacity network solutions are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process and build long-term relationships with a significant public sector buyer.

## Notice

Abri are seeking the provision of a group-wide connectivity provider for our sites. Abri currently utilises SD-WAN technology for our network backbone and this is rolled out to every site. Our current contracts expire in 2022.All sites in the 'East' geography (former-Radian) are running on new connectivity, specified according to size and number of staff at sites. A redundant link is available at every site, ranging from 4G, PSTN to 1GB/1GB geo-diverse standby. Abri only require these to be taken on by a new supplier and no installation or configuration.Sites in the 'West' have had lines converted from MPLS to FTTC to facilitate SD-WAN, but this was a tactical solution deployed with the incumbent supplier. The edge routers in use are old and should be replaced along with new lines and redundancy where appropriate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As detailed in tender documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home

Renewal: As detailed in tender documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010122-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,250,000 |
| 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 | THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS ABRI |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh North |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2022 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010122-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abri.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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