Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services

Descriptions

"The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens.The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to:i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire,ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks,iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, andiv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes.The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement:Initial Services-Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1)-Fibre connectivity to ‘Analogue Sites’ (Call-Off 2)-Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3)-Internet access (Call-Off 4)-Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5).Future ICT Services may include:-Pilot / concept projects.-Traffic light connectivity-Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites-Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement)-Social / affordable broadband-Private 5G-Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites-Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other ‘Smart Place’ initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition-Data centre services-Azure Express Route services-Security services-Cloud connectivity-Remote access-Network services.from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.