Defra - Future Network Procurement

Concepts

• defra
• information technology
• provision of a new networks contract
• wide area networking
• network services
• local area networking
• provision of network services
• procurement activity of defra
• future network procurement
• initial step

Location

United Kingdom: Nationwide

Description

Provision of a new Networks contract which will include Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking (Wired and Wi-Fi), Gateways, Zscaler, and possibly SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access.

Total Quantity or Scope

Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform any interested suppliers that Defra is commencing a procurement activity of Defra's network services. The initial step will be the release of a Request for Information that will invite suppliers to suggest options for the provision of network services based on an outline of current state, and strategic direction. This will be issued shortly.

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 72300000 - Data services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Prior Information Notice is to inform any interested suppliers of a soon-to-be released RFI which will be the initial step in Defra's procurement activity of a Future Network. The RFI will invite suppliers, based on information around current state and strategic direction to submit options for the provision of network services. These options will be used to build an internal business case.