Tender

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

  • Denbighshire County Council
  • Flintshire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-017714

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03db7c

Published 21 June 2023, 5:14pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Denbighshire County Council

Wynnstay Road

Ruthin

LL15 1YN

Email

procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1824712194

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0280

one.1) Name and addresses

Flintshire County Council

County Hall, Mold

Flintshire

CH7 6NA

Email

procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1824712194

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.flintshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0419

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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

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

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72700000 - Computer network services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Network Technology Supply and Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
  • UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Main site or place of performance

Denbighshire and Flintshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is to allow each authority to:

-Procure new technologies

-Maintain their existing Data Network Infrastructure

-Procure enhancements to existing technologies

-Procure software in terms of Operating systems and IT management/support

-Procure services to help deploy new and existing technologies

-Provide technical briefings on new and emerging technologies

-Procure Cloud services as and when required

-Procure Cyber Security products and services when required

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 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

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Network Technology Maintenance and Support

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Main site or place of performance

Flintshire and Denbighshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is to allow each authority to:

-Maintain their existing Data and Security Network Infrastructure

-Procure software in terms of Operating systems and IT management/support

-Procure services to help support existing and new technologies

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 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

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Voice Network Technology Supply, Maintenance and Support

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32412000 - Communications network
  • 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
  • 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Main site or place of performance

Denbighshire only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is to allow Denbighshire County Council to:

-Procure new technologies

-Maintain their existing Voice Network Infrastructure

-Procure enhancements to existing technologies

-Procure software in terms of Operating systems and IT management/support

-Procure services to help deploy new and existing Voice technologies

-Provide technical briefings on new and emerging technologies

-Procure Cloud services as and when required

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 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

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supply of Network Hardware and Software

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32420000 - Network equipment
  • 48210000 - Networking software package
  • 48214000 - Network operating system software package
  • 72511000 - Network management software services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
  • UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Main site or place of performance

Denbighshire and Flintshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is to allow each authority to:

-Procure new Hardware and Software to support the Council’s Data, Voice and Security Networks

-Procure Licensing relating to the use of Data, Voice and Security Network related software and services

-Procure Cloud services as and when required

-Procure Cyber Security products and services when required

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 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

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

All details are held within the procurement documentation

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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

All details are held within the procurement documentation


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10

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

24 July 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

24 July 2023

Local time

1:00pm

Place

Electronically via PROACTIS


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Depending on the success of this framework a notice for renewal will be published 6 months prior to framework end.

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

1. Log in to PROACTIS at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com

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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.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom