--- title: "Network Enablement Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-07-10" --- # Network Enablement Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for "Network Enablement Services," aimed at establishing a collaborative arrangement supporting the entire Scottish public sector, including the third sector. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 10 September 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their views and comments regarding the potential scope and delivery methods, including a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2018. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and technical consultancy, particularly those offering solutions in network security, energy efficiency, and Internet of Things (IoT) integration. With the current framework due to expire in October 2018, companies involved in network infrastructure project management, design, and support, as well as those providing vendor-neutral advice, will find this a prime opportunity to showcase their capabilities and engage with the Scottish public sector. ## Notice Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a collaborative arrangement for Network Enablement Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Procurement intends to establish a collaborative arrangement for Network Enablement Services. The new arrangement will look to develop and build upon the current collaborative Network Enablement Services framework agreement which is due to expire in October 2018. The scope of the new collaborative arrangement is still being developed however the broad scope is expected to focus on the provision of vendor neutral technical network advice (including areas such as network security, suggestions for improved energy consumption and efficiency across an organisations network, support of Internet of Things (IoT) network integration, support of Unified Communications (UC) network integration, audit and analysis of network services, network infrastructure project management, network upgrades, support in procurement of network services, migration of existing network services, network solution design and implementation of new network services), support with network estates and the resulting enablement of these network services. There is potential to have a single or if required, a multi lot arrangement. Consideration is also being given to delivering this arrangement through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). A key objective of a DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for Scottish public sector organisations and further details on a DPS can be found in our Procurement Journey - https://www.procurementjourney.scot/node/547/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324818 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 10 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Sep 2018 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30237475 - Electric sensors - 32400000 - Networks - 32425000 - Network operating system - 32428000 - Network upgrade - 35125100 - Sensors - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72224100 - System implementation planning services - 72710000 - Local area network services - 72720000 - Wide area network services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work ## Release History - 10 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324818 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324818 Network Enablement Services - Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a collaborative arrangement for Network Enablement Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=547228 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547228 - https://www.procurementjourney.scot/node/547/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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