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title: "Managed Network Service and Multiprotocol Label Switching circuit support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-12-14"
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# Managed Network Service and Multiprotocol Label Switching circuit support

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566953

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), which is based in Glasgow, UK, that has recently completed a contract for a Managed Network Service and Multiprotocol Label Switching circuit support. This contract is crucial as it encompasses maintenance and support for SPT's telephony infrastructure and network services, particularly concerning legacy systems. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition, primarily due to the necessity of safeguarding vital systems during transitions. The contract has a total value of £668,231, with the signing date being 14th December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in supporting and upgrading legacy systems. Companies that can demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in cyber-security measures and have experience in public transport infrastructure management would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, large-scale service providers with capabilities in fixed data systems would find this contract aligns well with their operational strengths, especially those familiar with interfacing diverse technologies across public service platforms.

## Notice

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) currently has a managed service for maintenance and support for its network services and telephony infrastructure. This contract is due to expire. SPT intends to contract with the existing supplier. The contract provides a support and maintenance service for SPT's existing fixed data (LAN, WAN, Fibre Ring and Internet) including legacy systems and fixed telephony networks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) currently has a managed service for maintenance and support for its network services and telephony infrastructure. The support requires interfaces with all parts of SPT activities and customer facing services and it is essential that the supplier can fully support SPT in day to day terms but also ensuring that SPT is protected in terms of cyber security threats. Specifically, the contract is for the support and maintenance service for existing fixed data circuits (LAN, WAN, Fibre Ring and Internet) and fixed telephony networks including customer contact centre voice technology. SPT has legacy technology solutions in place that are essential to the operation of the Glasgow Subway. The solutions will be replaced during the next 3 years as SPT upgrades the Subway Network and Infrastructure. The existing supplier has a detailed knowledge of how these critical, yet end of life systems are kept operational and the interfaces with all other systems. Should any of the existing systems fail, this would become catastrophic to the operation of the Glasgow Subway. It is essential that these systems are kept operational while the project to replace the legacy systems is underway.

### Procurement Information

In order to fail safe the vital existing systems throughout the period of change, SPT intends to award a negotiated contract without prior publication, as per section 33(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (which allows for the absence of competition due to technological reasons). The proposed supplier has a detailed knowledge of how these critical, yet end of life systems are kept operational and the detailed interface knowledge for all other systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340070 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £668,231 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
- 50312620 - Repair of information technology equipment
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340070

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340070
  Managed Network Service and Multiprotocol Label Switching circuit support - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) currently has a managed service for maintenance and support for its network services and telephony infrastructure. This contract is due to expire. SPT intends to contract with the existing supplier. The contract provides a support and maintenance service for SPT's existing fixed data (LAN, WAN, Fibre Ring and Internet) including legacy systems and fixed telephony networks.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566953
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=566953

## Provenance

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