United Kingdom-Hinxworth: Communications network – Framework Lead

The current contract for Communications network – Framework Lead is projected to end on 26-JAN-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: E2BN Network Framework Tender.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 7: Computer and related services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Primarily the East of England plus call-off use by other public sector users within the UK (United Kingdom).
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 9
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): The East of England Broadband Network (E2BN) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who wish to be considered for inclusion in a Framework Agreement(s) for the provision of Network associated equipment and services with the focus on last mile connectivity.
E2BN was formed as part of the National Grid for Learning initiative and currently represents the local government authorities of Cambridgeshire County Council, , Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council, and the unitary authorities of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea. Other public authority members may properly be admitted from time to time. E2BN aims are to: (a) provide high quality learning content to schools, other learners, learning institutions and the general public; and (b) provide links with public institutions, such as Local Authorities, libraries; and (c) secure best value high bandwidth connectivity and other associated services for schools and other relevant bodies.
E2BN are currently connecting many schools directly throughout the UK.
Much of E2BNs existing provision is through existing contracted provision which expires in autumn 2014. E2BN are now seeking to refresh that contracted position with the award of a new framework contract which is expected to be for a period of up to 3 years with the option to extend by a further 1 year.
The replacement of Framework Agreement arrangements for the following:
1. Network routing and switching equipment (including wireless transmission equipment and antenna);
2. Software for operating and managing network equipment;
3. Other network associated equipment and services such as servers, firewall, cabling, caching equipment, content delivery mechanisms, telephony equipment, video communication, etc;
4. Carrier services providing data, voice, video and other multi media services;
5. Hosting, co-location and other services such as offsite backup;
6. Installation, maintenance and support services for such equipment and services;
7. Associated consultancy services such as network design, analysis, security, and project management.
The framework is expected to enable not only E2BN but its members and their associated public partners and other educational users within the UK having a character similar to E2BN’s members or their associated partners to benefit from competed best value call off of relevant services. It is also expected the framework will enable service users to expand, upgrade and replace network based services.
E2BN will seek from suppliers the most appropriate, economically advantageous solution to the services and supplies referred to in the Descriptive Document and above. Contracts may be let for one or more of the requirements above or any part or parts thereof.
Any company bidding should be adequately experienced in managing and administering contracts and services of this size. Financial and other information need not be supplied initially as a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and a Descriptive Document will be issued to all companies expressing an interest.
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit ID=AA1747 or tender@e2bn.org
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at ID=139016.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no