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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633374"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-04"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633374

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently seeking to procure Wide Area Network (WAN) Services, a significant opportunity in the public services sector. This open procurement process, identified under the contract ID 000-QQDF1842, is situated in Aberdeen, UK, and has a total estimated value of £13,200,000. The tender period is set to close on 24 November 2020, and the award period will commence on the same date. The procurement is designated as active, having commenced with an Invitation to Tender (ITT), following earlier Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) that aimed to gather insights into market conditions and pricing structures.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in WAN integration, especially those with a track record of providing managed network services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant security certifications, specifically at least PSN Assured/CAS(T) standard or equivalent, are particularly suited to compete. As there are multiple sites involved and a range of services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can illustrate experience in similar large-scale network projects will be competitive in this tendering process.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) was run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council has previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) was run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council had previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres.. Mandatory Requirement: Bidders should provide proof of their relevant security certifications, which will be at least PSN Assured/CAS(T) 2-2-4 standard.or equivalent CyberEssentials Plus Accreditation

Renewal: 7 year initial contract with options to extend for 3 x 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405851 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200,000 |
| Lots value | £13,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,300,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOT-TEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405851
- 10 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399577
- 14 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397290

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=33
  19th November 2020 - Answer to a clarification question had the incorrect year for the CRD Fibre rollout end date.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=32
  19th November 2020 - The price per 1U of rack space was incorrect in the Clarification answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=31
  13th November 2020 - Core Switch config - to be configure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=30
  13th November 2020 - Equalities & Diversity Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=29
  13th November 2020 - Health & Safety Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=27
  13th November 2020 - Internet Routing by VRF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=26
  12th November 2020 - PVG and Criminal Check requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=23
  12th November 2020 - The file lists for each Aberdeenshire Site completion dates, subject to external factors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=25
  12th November 2020 - The file lists for each Aberdeenshire Site completion dates, subject to external factors updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=24
  10th November 2020 - This file is updated to remove & add Sites; and total Row 351 correctly as per Q Responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=22
  29th October 2020 - APPENDIX B - Aberdeenshire Council WAN Schematic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=21
  28th October 2020 - Appendix A - A-G - unprotected
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=20
  26th October 2020 - Economic & Financial Standing requirements, not added in error
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=7
  26th October 2020 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=19
  26th October 2020 - ESPD (Scotland) amended for OJEU reference and addition of Q 4B.4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=18
  16th October 2020 - Aberdeenshire Supplier Incentive Scheme - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=11
  16th October 2020 - Appendix E - Community Benefits Project Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=12
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX F - Broadband Sites on CRD rollout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=13
  16th October 2020 - Appendix D - Performance Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=14
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX G - Ground Links
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=15
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX H - Full List of Broadband Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=16
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX J - Legislative Standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=17
  16th October 2020 - Aberdeenshire Supplier Incentive Programme Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=5
  16th October 2020 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=6
  16th October 2020 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=8
  16th October 2020 - Appendix A - Bandwidth, Charges and Decommissioning
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=9
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX B - WAN Schematic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=10
  16th October 2020 - APPENDIX C - CRD Sites Fibre Length
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=1
  16th October 2020 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=2
  16th October 2020 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=3
  16th October 2020 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397290&idx=4
  16th October 2020 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397290
  Wide Area Network (WAN) Services - This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council has previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405851
  Wide Area Network (WAN) Services - This Invitation to Tender (ITT) was run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of a Wide Area Network (WAN) Integrator. The Council has previously published a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to gain knowledge and information regarding the current state of the market and likely costs that will be associated with appointing a WAN Integrator. The Council operates an extensive LAN and WAN Infrastructure spread over approximately 360 Sites with over 13,000 connected devices. The number of Sites is expected to vary over the duration of the contract. The main cores of this network are in Aberdeen, at Woodhill House and BrightSolid Data Centre, where the main networks terminate on a "hub and spoke" basis. There are currently internet breakouts at these points. The Council's current network largely comprises a managed radio network and strategic lit (managed) fibres.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633374

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