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title: "Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035588"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022

Buyer: FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035588

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Fully Managed SD WAN Services 2022" has been initiated by FirstGroup Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the public transport services industry, specifically within the railways sector. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 August 2022. This project aims to replace existing data access circuits and upgrade the network to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) over a contract duration of three years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, contingent on approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in telecommunications, data transmission services, and network solutions. Companies equipped to deliver fully managed SD-WAN services, including the necessary equipment and ongoing support, are encouraged to participate. The contract entails the development of advanced networking solutions for both Great Western Railway and South Western Railway, making it particularly relevant for firms capable of providing innovative technology and robust support infrastructure in a competitive tender environment.

## Notice

DAC Framework Agreement including pricing for all types of circuits pertinent to this procurement and quality assessment of DAC services (Contract 1). At Preferred Bidder (PB) stage specific DAC Bill of Materials (BOM) will then be priced for SWR & GWR. GWR 175 Dual Circuits - (2 HQ, 157 Stations, 5 Depots, 10 4G Portacabin). SWR 203 Dual Circuits - (3 HQ, 187 Stations, 9 Depots, 4 4G Portacabin).

### Lot Information

Data Access Services Framework

DAC Framework Agreement including pricing for all types of circuits pertinent to this procurement and quality assessment of DAC services (Contract 1). At Preferred Bidder (PB) stage specific DAC Bill of Materials (BOM) will then be priced for SWR & GWR. GWR 175 Dual Circuits - (2 HQ, 157 Stations, 5 Depots, 10 4G Portacabin). SWR 179 Dual Circuits - yy HQ, yy Stations, yy Depots, yy 4G Portacabin

Renewal: The contract duration will be for 36months (i.e. up to 31/12/25 and presuming contract signature is Dec 2022) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the approval.

Fully Managed SD WAN

Supply and installation of a Fully Managed SD Wan solution including equipment and ongoing Support & Maintenance Service for Great Western Railways (GWR) and South Western Railways (SWR)

Renewal: The contract duration will be for 36 months (i.e. up to 31/12/25 and presuming contract signature is Dec 2022) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021425-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021425-2022
- 25 Jul 2022 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020192-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/0dv5p
- http://www.firstgroupplc.com/

## Provenance

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