Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Zoe Wilson
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576183
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Network Hardware Maintenance
Reference number
PS/22/100
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This contract is for the supply, delivery, warranty and maintenance of network equipment and related services consisting of network hardware equipment to East Ayrshire Council.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32400000 - Networks
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the supply, delivery, warranty and maintenance of network equipment and related services consisting of network hardware equipment to East Ayrshire Council. There will be a requirement for a design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and technology refresh service as part of the contract. The successful tenderer will be responsible to submit proposals to replace hardware as part of an ongoing refresh programme as and when Cisco announces End of Life, End of Sale or End of Support on any hardware that EAC currently use on their network.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
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
2 x 1 year extensions
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Tenderers must be a CISCO Gold partner.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Annual turnover 1.4m GBP
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
2x contract value (Contract Value 700,000 GBP)
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 July 2022
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 July 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: In 3, 4 or 5 years.
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21673. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:697975)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
Country
United Kingdom