Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Concepts

• wide area network
• aberdeen
• main cores of this network
• services of a wide area network
• main networks
• council’s current network
• managed radio network
• wan infrastructure spread
• wan integrator
• aberdeenshire council

Location

Aberdeenshire

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72720000 - Wide area network services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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. (SC Ref:643234)