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title: "Abri Network Services 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0341fa"
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# Abri Network Services 2022

Buyer: ABRI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0341fa

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## Summary

The Abri Network Services 2022 tender, initiated by Abri, a public organisation based in Eastleigh, UK, is currently active. This procurement is focused on the industry of networks under the goods category and has a total contract value of £2,800,000. The tender period ends on 30th June 2022, with the award period starting on 1st July 2022. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. Key sites in the UK are involved, making this an essential opportunity for connectivity providers and network technology firms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and technology solutions, particularly those offering SD-WAN and connectivity infrastructure. With the requirement for upgrades to outdated routers and the installation of resilient network links, companies who can demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive connectivity solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The renewal option of up to two additional years further highlights the potential for long-term engagement, making this an attractive tender for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Abri are seeking the provision of a group-wide connectivity provider for all 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. Abri have used t-shirt sizing to allocate connectivity requirements for sites, and as standardisation is a major part of the technology strategy going forward, i

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: up to 2x optional extensions of up to 2x years available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015188-2022 |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | As per tender documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 May 2022 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015188-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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