--- title: "CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-18" --- # CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023 Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cda4.json) ## Summary The Essex County Council is planning a tender titled "CO0168 Networks market engagement 2023" in the goods category under the Networks classification. This procurement process aims to seek input from the market for a potential future network solution. Interested suppliers are invited to engage with the council on network transformation and ongoing support. There will be a presentation and Q&A session on Tuesday 30th May 2023, with responses required by Tuesday 6th June 2023. This tender by Essex County Council presents an opportunity for suppliers of network transformation and support services to participate in market engagement for a future network solution. Businesses in the technology sector focusing on WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and Firewalls are suited to compete in this opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing interested suppliers with a chance to contribute towards modern, cost-effective technology solutions for connectivity in Essex. ## Notice Networks market engagement - request for information. Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to inform the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity concerning its future Network solution. Our aim is to provide ECC with modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for connectivity and we are looking for interested suppliers to engage with us on network transformation and ongoing support. This market engagement opportunity is open to all suppliers of network (WAN) transformation and network (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls) support services. ECC seeks information from suppliers regarding implementation of a new network solution and ongoing support of its existing network services, including implementation timeframes and indicative costs. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A session, to take place at 12:30 on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Suppliers are invited to read the Supplier Guidance document associated with this opportunity and provide their response by 12:00 on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Weblink to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3ab069d-b6da-ed11-8121-005056b64545 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Networks market engagement - request for information. Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to inform the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity concerning its future Network solution. Our aim is to provide ECC with modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for connectivity and we are looking for interested suppliers to engage with us on network transformation and ongoing support. This market engagement opportunity is open to all suppliers of network (WAN) transformation and network (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls) support services. ECC seeks information from suppliers regarding implementation of a new network solution and ongoing support of its existing network services, including implementation timeframes and indicative costs. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A session, to take place at 12:30 on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Suppliers are invited to read the Supplier Guidance document associated with this opportunity and provide their response by 12:00 on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Weblink to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3ab069d-b6da-ed11-8121-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014243-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 18 May 2023 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014243-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3ab069d-b6da-ed11-8121-005056b64545 - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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