--- title: "Wide Area Network Refresh - Request for Proposal" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-05-07" --- # Wide Area Network Refresh - Request for Proposal Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Wide Area Network Refresh - Request for Proposal," aimed at enhancing its general public services within the telecommunications industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for proposals set for Monday, 8th June 2020. Responses should be submitted to the specified email address. The project is based in Aberdeenshire, UK, with an estimated value of £5 million, and seeks suppliers approved to a CAS-T level or equivalent, capable of meeting specific bandwidth requirements. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with experience in Wide Area Network solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the relevant technologies and have the capacity to deliver tailored solutions could find this project well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, businesses that can collaborate with regional infrastructure projects, such as the City Region Deal initiative, may have a competitive edge in this procurement process. ## Notice In 2019 Aberdeenshire Council issued an RFI (Request for Information), which has informed the terms of this RFP. Aberdeenshire Council is now further engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network. We are looking for a supplier approved to a CAS-T level or equivalent, who can provide, as a minimum, the expected bandwidth levels as specified in Appendices A or B which lists Aberdeenshire Council WAN Circuits. Appendix A gives the option of the Integrator specifying the topology completely. Appendix B gives the option of using the City Region Deal (CRD) dark fibre to be installed by SSE following a recent contract award. These fibre links cover only part of our geographical area. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In 2019 Aberdeenshire Council issued an RFI (Request for Information), which has informed the terms of this RFP. Aberdeenshire Council is now further engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network. We are looking for a supplier approved to a CAS-T level or equivalent, who can provide, as a minimum, the expected bandwidth levels as specified in Appendices A or B which list Aberdeenshire Council WAN Circuits. Appendix A gives the option of the Integrator specifying the topology completely. Appendix B gives the option of using the City Region Deal (CRD) dark fibre to be installed by SSE following a recent contract award. These fibre links cover only part of our geographical area.. The Council has no preference as to the technologies to be proposed, the likely annual budget available for the supply of this service is currently in the region of 1M GBP per annum revenue cost. In order to support our RFP, we are requesting suppliers to indicate their capability with regards to the provision of such services based on a five-year initial contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386369 | | 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 | 7 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 7 May 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386369 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=7 22nd May 2020 - previous document should be disregarded - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=1 11th May 2020 - Request for Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=2 11th May 2020 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=3 11th May 2020 - Appendix B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=4 11th May 2020 - Appendix C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386369&idx=5 11th May 2020 - Appendix D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386369 Wide Area Network Refresh - Request for Proposal - In 2019 Aberdeenshire Council issued an RFI (Request for Information), which has informed the terms of this RFP. Aberdeenshire Council is now further engaging with the market prior to undertaking formal procurement for the provision of a Wide Area Network. We are looking for a supplier approved to a CAS-T level or equivalent, who can provide, as a minimum, the expected bandwidth levels as specified in Appendices A or B which lists Aberdeenshire Council WAN Circuits. Appendix A gives the option of the Integrator specifying the topology completely. Appendix B gives the option of using the City Region Deal (CRD) dark fibre to be installed by SSE following a recent contract award. These fibre links cover only part of our geographical area. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621192 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=621192 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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