Framework Agreement for Network Technology, Supply and Services, Maintenance and Support

Concepts

• computer network
• ruthin
• flintshire
• flintshire county councils
• professional services
• information technology
• cisco technologies
• network technology
• data network
• technologies

Location

Flintshire and Wrexham: Denbighshire and Flintshire

Description

The aim of this project is to award a framework agreement for the procurement and support of new and existing Data Network and Security Infrastructure utilised by Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils. The Authorities IT Departments all provide business systems separately to their own individual organisation; however, each authority deploys similar IT systems that support these applications based on Cisco Technologies. This framework is to support each authority to procure hardware and software and professional services to support both the existing infrastructure and new and emerging technologies and strategies that each may develop.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The framework agreement will be awarded for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months (maximum duration of 48 months. Depending on the success of the Framework Agreement we may renew

CPV Codes

• 72700000 - Computer network services
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
• 32412000 - Communications network
• 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
• 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services
• 32420000 - Network equipment
• 48210000 - Networking software package
• 48214000 - Network operating system software package
• 72511000 - Network management software services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 1. Log in to PROACTIS at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com 2. If you are already registered on the Proactis portal please Login and start at Step 14 of these instructions if not go to STEP 3 3. Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of the window 4. Enter your correct Organisation Name, address and Primary Contact Details. You will need to create the Organisation ID and User Name. If you have a generic email address for your organisation e.g. tenders@xxx.co.uk then please use this as the primary contact email address. 5. Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click “Register” 6. You will receive an email asking you to “Click here to activate your account”. This takes you to Enter Organisation Details. 7. Please enter the information requested, click the “>” on the screen and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details. 8. In the Classification screen please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes) that appear in the tender notice. Please ensure that the selected codes are relevant to your business to ensure that you get notification of opportunities that are of interest. 9. In the Buyers screen please select Denbighshire County Council (you may register with other organisations if you wish) 10. In the Primary Contact Details screen please ensure that all information is complete. (Please see note 4 above) 11. Accept the Terms and Conditions and then click “>”. This takes you to the Welcome window. 12. In the Finish screen please enter a new password and note all your Login details for future reference. 13. Now click “Complete Registration” and you will enter the Supplier Network page. 14. On the centre of the screen click “Opportunities”. This will take you to the list of current opportunities available to you. 15. Click the “>” that relates to this notice, this will take you into the PQQ or Tender Request and click “Register Interest”. Note there may be several opportunities that appear on this screen, please ensure that you select the correct one. 16. In the “Your Opportunities” screen please note the closing time and date for completion of the relevant project. Please review the “Items” tab (Tender stage only) and the Documents tab (PQQ and Tender stages) as there will be information relating to the project held here. The Documents are accessed by clicking the down arrow underneath the General tab. Please ensure that you download all documents to your PC as you will be required to complete and upload some of them as part of your submission. There are instructions on how to complete your submission in the Guidance for Bidders document. 17. You can now either create your response”, or “Decline” this opportunity. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Details relating to Community Benefits are included in the procurement documentation. (WA Ref:132315) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.