Gigabit Capable Connectivity

Concepts

• liverpool
• communications equipment
• crown commercial service
• commercial service
• capable connectivity services
• managed connectivity service
• gigabit capable connectivity
• gigabit
• central government
• networks

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months and this is now being extended for a further 24 months and is inviting interested bidders to apply for the Gigabit Capable Connectivity (GCC) DPS.

Total Quantity or Scope

The supplier shall have the ability to provide gigabit capable connectivity services via a managed connectivity service or through a fibre infrastructure service to central government and wider public sector organisations in accordance with the Contract Notice authorised customer list.

Renewal Options

CCS may extend the duration of the DPS for any period from the expiry of the initial RM6095 DPS. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Terms and Conditions and Bid Pack.

CPV Codes

• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• 32400000 - Networks
• 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
• 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
• 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
• 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
• 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

This DPS will provide central government and wider sector organisations with the opportunity to procure GCC services via a managed connectivity service or through a fibre infrastructure service from a range of suppliers. This DPS is suitable for use by organisations who have secured funding through the LFFN programme https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-full-fibre-networks-challenge-f... If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for bidders to request to participate throughout its duration. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the suppliers responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.