Provision of Corporate and Education technology, products and associated services

A Tender Notice
by CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
5 year
Value
200M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
15 Dec 2023
Delivery
To 31 Jan 2030 (est.)
Deadline
31 Jan 2025 10:00

Concepts

Location

Within all Local Authorities across Wales

Geochart for 24 buyers and 0 suppliers

24 buyers

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council ('Caerphilly CBC'), working in conjunction with the Welsh Government and all twenty-two (22) Local Authorities in Wales is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of corporate and education technology, products and associated services for all local authorities and maintained schools in Wales.

Lot Division

1 Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking

This Lot is aimed at local authorities and schools core requirements in order to manage its ICT network and maximise their internet connection accordingly. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Data network cabinets; Switches (Core & Edge); Routers Uninterruptable power supply (UPS); Patch cables (copper & fibre); Wireless LAN controllers & access points together with associated products and services linked to Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking, which must include associated product licencing; Servers. The specific technology products and associated services for Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.
2 End User Devices

This Lot is aimed at offering a range of devices used throughout local authorities and schools, from learners, teachers devices to lab/IT suite devices. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Windows & Google ‘Cloud’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options ‘Rich’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) ‘Enterprise’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) Apple ‘Cloud’ Device (Tablet & Clamshell options) ‘Rich’ (Tablet, Clamshell & Desktop options) ‘Enterprise’ Device (Clamshell & Desktop options). Specific End User Devices that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

CPV Codes

  • 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
  • 32413100 - Network routers
  • 32410000 - Local area network
  • 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32420000 - Network equipment
  • 32421000 - Network cabling
  • 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
  • 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
  • 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
  • 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
  • 30236200 - Data-processing equipment
  • 30237110 - Network interfaces
  • 30237200 - Computer accessories
  • 30237300 - Computer supplies
  • 31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
  • 32412000 - Communications network
  • 32412110 - Internet network
  • 32412120 - Intranet network
  • 32413000 - Integrated network
  • 32415000 - Ethernet network
  • 32416000 - ISDN network
  • 32416100 - ISDX network
  • 32417000 - Multimedia networks
  • 32422000 - Network components
  • 32423000 - Network hubs
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure
  • 32425000 - Network operating system
  • 32426000 - Network publishing system
  • 32427000 - Network system
  • 32428000 - Network upgrade
  • 32430000 - Wide area network
  • 32546000 - Digital switching equipment
  • 32546100 - Digital switchboards
  • 32552410 - Modems
  • 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
  • 32561000 - Fibre-optic connections
  • 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
  • 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
  • 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
  • 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
  • 32570000 - Communications equipment
  • 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
  • 32572000 - Communications cable
  • 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
  • 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
  • 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
  • 32573000 - Communications control system
  • 32580000 - Data equipment
  • 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
  • 32581100 - Data-transmission cable
  • 32581110 - Data-transmission cable with multiple electrical conductors
  • 32581120 - Data-transmission cable with coaxial conductors
  • 32581130 - Data-transmission cable for special applications
  • 48820000 - Servers
  • 48821000 - Network servers
  • 48822000 - Computer servers
  • 48823000 - File servers
  • 48824000 - Printer servers
  • 48825000 - Web servers
  • 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
  • 30213100 - Portable computers
  • 30213200 - Tablet computer
  • 30213300 - Desktop computer
  • 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
  • 30231100 - Computer terminals
  • 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
  • 30212100 - Central processing units for minicomputers
  • 30213000 - Personal computers
  • 30213500 - Pocket computers
  • 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
  • 30231200 - Consoles
  • 30231300 - Display screens
  • 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
  • 30232100 - Printers and plotters
  • 30232110 - Laser printers
  • 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
  • 30232140 - Plotters
  • 30232150 - Inkjet printers
  • 30233150 - Optical-disk drives
  • 30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner
  • 30233180 - Flash memory storage devices
  • 30233190 - Disk controller
  • 30237210 - Anti-glare screens
  • 30237450 - Graphics tablets
  • 30237460 - Computer keyboards
  • 30237461 - Programmable keyboards
  • 30237470 - Braille pads
  • 30237475 - Electric sensors
  • 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
  • 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
  • 32323100 - Colour video monitors
  • 32323000 - Video monitors
  • 32323200 - Monochrome video monitors
  • 32351100 - Video-editing equipment
  • 30231310 - Flat panel displays

Indicators

  • An E-Auction may be used.
  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Caerphilly CBC reserves the right to utilise electronic auctions during the validity period of the DPS. Caerphilly CBC anticipate the DPS will evolve as the related change programme progresses and as technology changes. Future Lots under the DPS may include: Device Management, Patch Management and Caching – Core services needed to maximise the efficiency of local authorities and schools internet connections. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to), Device Management Services and Caching services. Software – Key software and services used by local authorities; teachers and learners. Teaching & Learning/Digital Practitioner Tools – Peripherals used in the classroom to support teaching and learning. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to), Device casting; AV Equipment; Digital Projection; Intelligent Whiteboards; Intelligent TV Screens. Curriculum Delivery & Support – Services needed by practitioners to utilise and exploit the ICT equipment in the classroom. The procurement is to be processed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) in line with the Restricted Procedure Regulation 28 and Dynamic Purchasing Systems Regulation 34 and administered via Caerphilly CBC’s e-tendering portal-Proactis Plaza. Please refer to the attached Supplier Guidance Document and specifically Section 10 for the Registration Process. Other bodies within Wales may utilise this DPS via agreement with Caerphilly CBC, please refer to Appendix 2 of the attached Supplier Guidance Document for further information. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137214. (WA Ref:137214) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

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