Public Sector Network Tender Alert

 

14247-2013: UK-Dumbarton: Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

WDC are looking for an organisation to carry out the analysis, design and implementation of a new desktop and network infrastructure. This includes:
Upgrade of the council's WAN incorporating IP Telephony and wireless considerations
Consideration of changing the Council's Corporate desktop solution including schools estate (e.g. thin client or alternatives: lease / purchase)
Align with wider transformation and enable initiatives the Council aims to effect (e.g. mobile and flexible working, asset rationalisation, workforce development, ICT for Learning, Customer Focus, Shared Services etc)
Project management of the above, including responsibility for benefits realisation planning and delivery.
Suppliers would need to consider the impact of the National IT strategy and Digital Futures and the opportunities for shared procurement and shared infrastructure following McClelland recommendations.
Suppliers would also need to consider the impact of other national projects for example SWAN (due 2014) as part of any response.
it is envisaged that implementation work will be completed within 12 months, such that benefits are realised from financial year 2014/15.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=250737.
The awarding authority has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via a 'Tender Submission Postbox' facility. Further details of this facility are available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/PostBox/Postbox_Explain.aspx?ID=250737
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The postbox closes precisely at the time stated.

Ref: ICT2-0113.,

Contact:

West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices, Garshake Road
Contact point(s): Corporate Services - Procurement
For the attention of: David Aitken
G82 3PU Dumbarton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1389737000
E-mail: david.aitken2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
Further information can be obtained from: West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices, Garshake Road
Contact point(s): Corporate Services - Procurement
For the attention of: David Aitken
G82 3PU Dumbarton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1389737881
E-mail: david.aitken2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Internet address: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices, Garshake Road
Contact point(s): Corporate Services - Procurement
For the attention of: David Aitken
G82 3PU Dumbarton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1389737881
E-mail: david.aitken2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Internet address: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: West Dunbartonshire Council
Garshake Road
Contact point(s): Corporate Service - Procurement
For the attention of: David Aitken
G82 3PU Dumbarton
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1389737000
E-mail: david.aitken2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1389737872
Internet address: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Contract value: The total budget of this project is detailed below, it is envisaged that implementation work will be completed within 12 months, such that benefits are realised from financial year 2014/15.Estimated value excluding VAT: 4 000 000 GBP

Published: 16 Jan 2013, Receipt by: 13 Feb 2013