Hardware consultancy services in Blackpool – Framework Lead

The current contract for Hardware consultancy services in Blackpool is projected to end on 16/2/2018 and may be available for re-tender.The current contract for Hardware consultancy services in Blackpool included a single partner to assist them in the implementation and maintenance of its network for the duration of 5 years.It is envisaged that the network will be based on a solution using the most appropriate and suitable infrastructure for Blackpool Council and will need to include some or all of the following components:Existing Council owned infrastructure,Local loop unbundling (LLU) technology.Private fibre infrastructure.Radio communications technology.Service from other telecommunications operator in the town such Virgin Media or BT.The tender is intended to enable Blackpool Council to select a suitable partner to assist them with the design, development, delivery and management of a new and existing wide area network. It is the Councils preference that the successful solution will, where possible and where cost effective, be owned by Blackpool Council with minimal involvement of a partner who will provide designated Communications Provider functions, ongoing network management/billing support plus options for first, second and third line support (including training for Blackpool Council IT staff members).