Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
English Heritage Trust
The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue,
Swindon
SN2 2EH
Contact
Vicki Murphy
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