The establishment of a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for A Data Network solution including equipment, management system, roll-out with services transition, and support (RMAN)

Tender description

The intention is to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier. The term of the Framework Agreement is for 7 years. This framework is being put in place for use by HEAnet and its member institutions, www.heanet.ie/about/client- list contains the up to date list. HEAnet wishes to replace existing network infrastructure, currently providing service in approximately 200 sites spread across Ireland, with a new solution. Additionally, HEAnet has an ongoing requirement for future network equipment and support services to be incorporated into the solution. The purpose of this framework is to allow HEAnet and its member institutions to purchase equipment and services sought in this specification (hereafter referred to as the Required Services) in support of operations. The requirements of this tender for the initial Call-Off contract cover at a high level: • Network solution design to provide layer 2 and layer 3 IP services to HEAnet and its clients. The layer 2 services are edge-to-edge Ethernet E-LINE and E- LAN. The layer 3 IP services are L3VPN and access to the General Internet. In both layer 2 and layer 3 services, access ports are at 1Gbit/s and 10Gbit/s. • Equipment supply, installation and transition of existing services in approximately 200 sites spread across Ireland • Network management solution supply and implementation for the provision of the above mentioned network services • Support services to cover all the elements of the supplied network equipment and network management solutions. Tender Proposal include the support and maintenance of the solution for an initial period of 3 years and the option for 2 year increments up to the maximum duration of the framework at the discretion of HEAnet Subsequent Call-off contracts are expected to be used for the supply of: • Additional equipment and support services to be part of the solution when and if need ari