Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Associated British Ports
25 Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Port-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Managed Network Services Tender
Reference number
BSS-GRP-24/0927
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72315100 - Data network support services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK's leading port operator, responsible for approximately one-quarter of the country's seaborne trade. ABP's IT enterprise network provides connectivity across 21 port locations and supports critical applications like Citrix, SAP, Terminal operating systems (TOS), and Office 365. Our current infrastructure includes diverse connectivity methods (e.g. wireless, microwave, satellite, fibre) and is designed for high availability and security.The current services include full lifecycle support of our network services. From the provision of passive services such as laying fibre cable to active services such as wide area networking or internet along with the right hardware and ongoing network management services. The existing contract with the managed service provider will end in December 2025, the tender shall ensure ongoing operational efficiency and project delivery.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72315100 - Data network support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this procurement is to select a network services provider capable of delivering resilient, secure, and scalable network infrastructure to support Associated British Ports' (ABP) operations and strategic initiatives. This includes provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining our core network infrastructure while transitioning from traditional MPLS to SD-WAN and supporting our enterprise IT needs.We do have OT networks but these are out of scope for this tender and we are solely focused on our Enterprise IT network services.The minimum requirements for this PQQ stage require the below:• Minimum of five years of experience in delivering NOC services, Internet Circuits, and break-fix support for enterprise clients with > 1000 end points spanning multiple sites across the UK• ISO 27001 certification• Cisco Partner Premier or Gold accredited in either Integrator or Provider roles• On-Site attendance capability
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The tender shall include an optional 24 month extension or tendered on the ABP platform: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 1 December 2025
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Associated British Ports
25 Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Associated British Ports
25 Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ES
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Associated British Ports
25 Bedford Street
London
WC2E 9ES
Country
United Kingdom