--- title: "Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f734" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f734" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f734.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f734.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2023-09-12" --- # Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f734 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f734) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f734.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, TransPennine Trains Limited, has initiated a tender titled "Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)" within the services category. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a completion deadline of September 22, 2023. The tender is focused on upgrading core IT infrastructure across 21 locations in Northern England and Southern Scotland, with a total estimated value of £410,000. The method used is a selective procurement procedure, and interested businesses can participate via electronic or written submission. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in wide area network services. Companies capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective solutions for expanding network infrastructure are well-suited to compete. The tender criteria weigh both technical/qualitative aspects (40%) and commercial/quantitative considerations (60%), offering a chance for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a contract extension of up to 24 months post-initial contract period. The focus on delivering increased bandwidth and responsive support services aligns with the needs of the project, providing an ideal opportunity for strategic business expansion. ## Notice TransPennine's Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) is a pivotal part of our core infrastructure enabling the operation and delivery of some of our most important IT assets and systems across the extensive TPT network in Northern England and Southern Scotland. The SDWAN effectively enables the safe and reliable operation of key customer facing assets such as Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) and Customer Information Systems (CIS). TransPennine currently has 47 existing circuits in the SDWAN network. TransPennine has 21 locations, and it is anticipated that a small number of these may require additional works to the physical environment to facilitate this core infrastructure upgrade. It is planned that this procurement will include the carrying out of these works to enable installation. To enable this, a separate smaller piece of work to survey TPT's locations and capture the output requirements from this is currently being completed and will form part of the ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Interested parties will be invited to take part in a SQ that will be used to create a shortlist for an Invitation to Tender process when further information will be provided. The SQ will provide further details in terms of the actual selection process for shortlist. In relation to the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the shortlisted supplier list will be furnished with a detailed summary of requirements incorporated into an ITT which will look to evaluate a supplier response to the Technical/Qualitative and Commercial/Quantitative requirements, incorporated into this will be a contractual evaluation structure. The scope of the services to be provided by the Tenderer awarded the Contract will include, but not be limited to, the following: *Placing of additional circuits and replacement of current circuits to ensure that any new technology can be fully delivered and realised. *Delivery of increased bandwidths that will accommodate Renewal: Extensions of up to 24 months are possible following the end of the initial contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026887-2023 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000 | | Lots value | £410,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2023 at 09:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026887-2023 - 28 Aug 2023 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025224-2023 - 25 Aug 2023 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025162-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=805141015 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W2875AV8VN - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Wide-area-network-services./W2875AV8VN - https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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