Contract

The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

  • English Heritage Trust

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-029903

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c

Published 11 October 2023, 7:59am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

English Heritage Trust

The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue,

Swindon

SN2 2EH

Contact

Vicki Murphy

Email

vicki.murphy@english-heritage.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

Reference number

P/REF EH 00001965

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72720000 - Wide area network services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

English Heritage is embarking on a key digital upgrade. Our current project aims to transition from our existing MPLS network to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This change aligns with our commitment to continually enhancing the experiences we offer our visitors.In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.We are seeking potential partners who can ensure that our network infrastructure meets the demands of the future.

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: £165,005.72

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure
  • 32430000 - Wide area network

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Relates to various sites and per procurement documents.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55

Price - Weighting: 45

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 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 000-024352


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P/REFEH00001965

Title

The Connectivity Project: Network Upgrade

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 October 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10

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

CAE Technology Services

CAE House, Maylands Avenue

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £165,005.72

Total value of the contract/lot: £165,005.72


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

English Heritage Trust

Swindon

SN2 2EH

Country

United Kingdom