Abri Network Services 2022

Concepts

• networks
• abri network services
• abri
• hampshire
• data network management
• telecommunications network
• network components
• network backbone
• local area network
• communications network

Location

Description

Abri are seeking the provision of a group-wide connectivity provider for all our sites. Abri currently utilises SD-WAN technology for our network backbone and this is rolled out to every site. Our current contracts expire in 2022.

CPV Codes

• 32400000 - Networks
• 72315200 - Data network management services
• 32412100 - Telecommunications network
• 32422000 - Network components
• 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
• 64214400 - Communication land-line rental
• 72710000 - Local area network services
• 32412000 - Communications network
• 32551400 - Telephone network
• 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services
• 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
• 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
• 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
• 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
• 32412110 - Internet network
• 32421000 - Network cabling
• 32416000 - ISDN network
• 32430000 - Wide area network
• 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services
• 72315000 - Data network management and support services
• 32423000 - Network hubs
• 32420000 - Network equipment
• 32416100 - ISDX network
• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 72700000 - Computer network services
• 32413100 - Network routers
• 64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services
• 72315100 - Data network support services
• 72720000 - Wide area network services
• 32410000 - Local area network
• 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

All sites in the 'East' geography (former-Radian) are running on new connectivity, specified according to size and number of staff at sites. A redundant link is available at every site, ranging from 4G, PSTN to 1GB/1GB geo-diverse standby. Abri only require these to be taken on by a new supplier and no installation or configuration. Sites in the 'West' have had lines converted from MPLS to FTTC to facilitate SD-WAN, but this was a tactical solution deployed with the incumbent supplier. The edge routers in use are old and should be replaced along with new lines and redundancy where appropriate. Abri have used t-shirt sizing to allocate connectivity requirements for sites, and as standardisation is a major part of the technology strategy going forward, it is a must for this to be implemented as expected. All sites are included in this on Appendix A1 (attached tender documentation). WiFi is out of scope for this delivery. All documentation to support this tender opportunity can be found on our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/