Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Tender description

Manchester Central is currently looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Estimated annual spend is circa £60k and the Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 24th February 2020. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide • 2x 1Gbps internet connections with the option to increase to 10Gbps in the future • Internet connections must be separate and enter the building at different locations • 60x public IP addresses • Automatic failover between connections sharing the same public IP address range Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to any last minute issues including 24/7 technical support Additional information: Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk If you are interested in the opportunity please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be at 17:00 on Monday 9th December 2019. It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded w.c. 16th December 2019 with a contract start date of 24th February 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk. Please state the tender code in the email subject.