Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House,North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21UH
Telephone
+44 1793867301
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Companies House
OC360004
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator
Reference number
DDaT23365 - RFP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 11:00
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that.
STFC wish to work with a partner to:
• Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle.
• Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be:
o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD).
o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD.
o STFC to sign off the HLD solution.
o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution.
o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender
• Run a proof of concept (POC).
• Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC.
• Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design.
• Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
To locate the Procurement in the Jaggaer eSourcing portal , once logged in, click the ITTs option in the menu and then select 'ITT's Open to All Suppliers' and search for the reference number 1314.
Bidders are to note that in order to access the tender documentation for DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION), they must complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided within the attachment section of this notice and send this to the Buyer via the Message Centre in the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Brief Description of Requirement
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) (UK Research and Innovation) is starting a project for a fresh design from the ground up, for all STFC sites across the Digital Infrastructure managed network architecture, cabling, switching, routing, and security. The redesigned architecture should take into account the needs of the next 5-10 years and be flexible enough to grow for years beyond that.
STFC wish to work with a partner to:
• Define a 15+ year network architecture for STFC based on cutting edge network concepts which will last well beyond a single hardware refresh cycle.
• Create both high-level and low-level designs for the migration of the STFC networks into the new architecture. The high-level tasks will be:
o STFC and partner to complete High Level Design (HLD).
o Partner to introduce vendors to STFC, who will visit STFC to propose how their technologies would address the HLD.
o STFC to sign off the HLD solution.
o Partner designs the low-level design for the solution.
o STFC goes out to market to purchase the solution products on a framework.- Procurement of hardware out of scope of this tender
• Run a proof of concept (POC).
• Identify the hardware required to deliver the network to STFC.
• Take a lead in rolling out the approved logical and physical design.
• Work with STFC during the first hardware lifecycle to support the new network infrastructure.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-037755
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DDaT23365
Title
DDaT23365 - Overall Redesign and Implementation of Our Network (ORION) Integrator
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OGEL Ltd
Arlington Business Park
STEVENAGE
SG1 2FS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10521785
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom