Networks

Tender description

The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Network Advice. The DPS will comprise a single lot providing vendor neutral technical network advice. A key objective is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for Scottish public sector bodies. See section III.1.1 for details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the description. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. Potential participants must complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) and meet the minimum entry criteria to be established on the DPS. This DPS will provide vendor neutral network advice for organisations seeking to develop, enhance and secure their network infrastructure. Network advice can be delivered as part of an organisation's strategy development or business need, through to analysis and advice on existing network infrastructure. Organisations often require vendor neutral expertise to assist in the development and delivery of specific pieces of work. Due to the wide and diverse nature of network advice, it isn’t possible to list all the types envisaged — but some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; vendor neutral technical network advice including areas such as, network security, suggestions for improved energy consumption and efficiency across an organisations network, support of Internet of Things (IoT) network integration, support of Unified Communications (UC) network integration, audit and analysis of network services, network infrastructure project management, network upgrades, support in the procurement of network services, migration of existing network services, advice on network solution design and implementation of new network services and support with network estates. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering these types of services. Tell us about your company, services you provide and at least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document.