Wide Area Network Refresh – Request for Proposal
We are looking for a supplier approved to a CAS-T level or equivalent.
United Kingdom-Aberdeen: Wide area network services
2020/S 092-221114
Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Postal address: Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Town: Aberdeen
NUTS code: UKM50
Postal code: AB16 5GB
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: cameron.mckay@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1467530600
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Wide Area Network Refresh — Request for Proposal
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
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.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.3)Place of performance
Aberdeenshire.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
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.
II.2.14)Additional information
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 GBP 1 m 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.
II.3)Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)Additional information:
The Deadline for returns for this proposal is Monday 8 June 2020. Please ensure your response is returned to cameron.mckay@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by this date
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=621192
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VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: