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title: "DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04295d"
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# DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04295d

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator." The procurement, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000), was within the services category and followed an open procedure. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was awarded to OGEL Ltd. The procurement aimed to perform a comprehensive redesign of the STFC's digital infrastructure including network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. This project was planned to meet the needs of the next 5-10 years with a flexible architecture robust enough to last beyond a single hardware refresh cycle. Key deadlines included the submission deadline on 6th February 2024, with the contract signed on 30th May 2024. The award was made based on detailed evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP document.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT network architecture, consulting, and infrastructure implementation. Firms with expertise in cutting-edge network concepts, capable of delivering both high-level and low-level designs, and running proofs of concept, would find this project particularly suitable. Furthermore, the role involves leading hardware rollouts and offering prolonged support over the hardware lifecycle, making it ideal for suppliers with a robust background in comprehensive network design and implementation. With a significant contract value and an extensive project scope, businesses have the potential to establish a long-term relationship with UKRI and manage impactful technological transformations over the coming years.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that. STFC wish to work with a partner to: * Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle. * Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be: o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD). o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD. o STFC to sign off the HLD solution. o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution. o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender * Run a proof of concept (POC). * Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC. * Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design. * Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. To locate the Procurement in the Jaggaer eSourcing portal , once logged in, click the ITTs option in the menu and then select 'ITT's Open to All Suppliers' and search for the reference number 1314. Bidders are to note that in order to access the tender documentation for DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION), they must complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided within the attachment section of this notice and send this to the Buyer via the Message Centre in the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Brief Description of Requirement The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that. STFC wish to work with a partner to: * Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle. * Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be: o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD). o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD. o STFC to sign off the HLD solution. o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution. o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender * Run a proof of concept (POC). * Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC. * Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design. * Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023927-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UNITED KINGDON RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OGEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023927-2024
- 2 Jan 2024 at 15:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2024
- 21 Dec 2023 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037755-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.org
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

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