--- title: "WAN Refresh - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-18" --- # WAN Refresh - Request for Information Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "WAN Refresh - Request for Information" as part of its planning stage, specifically for the provision of a Wide Area Network. This procurement is classified under the general public services category and has an estimated budget of £5 million, with the potential annual cost around £1 million. The council is located in Aberdeen, and the deadline for interested suppliers to submit their written responses to the Request for Information is set for 1st November 2019. Various documents related to this tender, including specifications and requirements, have been published to aid suppliers in understanding the contract’s scope. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and networking solutions, particularly those with CAS-T accreditation. Companies that can meet the bandwidth requirements detailed in the provided appendices would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement with potential suppliers prior to the formal procurement offers a valuable chance for businesses to influence the bidding process and tailor their proposals to meet the Council's specific needs, ultimately fostering growth in the competitive procurement landscape. ## Notice Aberdeenshire Council is engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeenshire Council is engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network We are looking for a CAS-T approved supplier who can provide, as a minimum, the current bandwidth levels as specified in Appendix A - Aberdeenshire Council WAN Circuits. The Council has no preference as to the technologies to be proposed, the only limiting factor is the likely annual budget available for the supply of this service which currently stands in the region of 1M GBP per annum revenue cost. We are open to discussions about both the term of the contract and the potential capitalisation of deployment and development costs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369570 | | 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 | 18 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32430000 - Wide area network ## Release History - 18 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369570 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369570&idx=4 23rd October 2019 - Appendix A - WAN Circuits update, including postcodes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369570&idx=1 21st October 2019 - Wireless WAN Refresh - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369570&idx=2 21st October 2019 - Appendix A - Aberdeenshire WAN Circuits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369570&idx=3 21st October 2019 - Appendix B - Aberdeenshire WAN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369570 WAN Refresh - Request for Information - Aberdeenshire Council is engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601504 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=601504 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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