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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services
Descriptions
"North Lanarkshire has a vision for inclusive growth and prosperity for all and an ambition for North Lanarkshire to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. It is to this end that the Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services through a procurement of a long term, single supplier Framework Agreement to enhance the provision of digital infrastructure across North Lanarkshire. The Council require to deliver a step change in connectivity services, primarily through the provision of symmetrical fibre connectivity to its schools, public buildings and strategic assets ensuring that the Council has access to the latest and fastest digital connectivity services, unlocking the potential for cost savings, improved productivity and enhanced service delivery, ensuring that the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council intends to utilise the 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, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The purpose of establishing the Framework Agreement is is to source a long term partnership with a Service Provider to deliver the Council’s connectivity needs, both now and well into the future while stimulating the commercial deployment of gigabit capable networks in unserved areas. Initial call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement will cover the provision of the following connectivity 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). It is anticipated that additional services such as concept pilots, mobile telephony, fixed telephony, traffic lights, IoT etc may be required in the future, although the Council does not guarantee the award of future call-off contracts. The Council reserves the right to modify the scope of ICT Services in the future as our needs evolve. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is 150,000,000 GBP over the proposed duration of the Framework Agreement (including all extensions) but there is no guarantee of this level of business and spend through the Framework Agreement. TUPE - 4.8.1Candidates should note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) ("TUPE") will not apply to the Framework Agreement or for the initial call-off contracts but may potentially apply to future call-off contracts. Further information on TUPE is provided in Section 4.8 of the ITC document. Further details of this opportunity are set out in the procurement documents. Please see Section V1.3 for details relating to the SPD and other procurement documents being released at this stage.
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48000000 - Software package and information systems
72315200 - Data network management services
72400000 - Internet services
32250000 - Mobile telephones
64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
72315000 - Data network management and support services
72720000 - Wide area network services
64200000 - Telecommunications services
32410000 - Local area network
64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
72212730 - Security software development services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
72710000 - Local area network services
72315100 - Data network support services
32420000 - Network equipment
72222300 - Information technology services
32412110 - Internet network
Keywords
mobile phone
cell phone
smartphone
mobile device
cellular phone
local area network
LAN
office network
Ethernet LAN
workplace network
internet network
IP network
broadband network
online infrastructure
public data network
internet connectivity
network equipment
networking hardware
switches
hubs
network cards
routers
network infrastructure devices
software package and information systems
application software
IT systems
enterprise software
packaged applications
digital solutions
switch replacement
router diagnostics
LAN cable testing
network rack servicing
network interface repair
firewall hardware check
patch panel maintenance
data centre cabling service
network traffic analyzer hardware fix
WAN link calibration
data transmission service
voice communication provision
telecom network operations
broadband connectivity service
telecom infrastructure management
IP telephony provision
leased line service
telecom carrier operations
network voice/data service
telecom traffic routing
fixed-line voice service
business internet access
enterprise data link
digital telephony provision
VoIP connection service
data circuit leasing
broadband telephone service
point-to-point data transfer
internet trunk service
corporate voice-data link
all-in-one telecom solution
bundled voice-data network
unified communications provision
converged network service
integrated carrier offering
packaged telecom systems
hybrid connectivity solution
merged telecom services
end-to-end communication service
multi-service network integration
IT consulting
software development
web services
network support
system integration
IT infrastructure management
digital transformation
cloud services
cybersecurity support
application maintenance
helpdesk services
technical support
software customization
IT outsourcing
cybersecurity programming
secure authentication modules
threat detection algorithms
access control systems
encryption engine development
security auditing tools
intrusion prevention logic
secure coding practices
digital certificate handling
vulnerability scanning tools
IT operations management
network administration
system provisioning
infrastructure maintenance
helpdesk support
service desk operations
IT backup services
server management
system monitoring
IT lifecycle support
network configuration management
infrastructure surveillance
node monitoring
network integrity support
traffic flow regulation
diagnostic network tools
interconnection services
managed switch support
virtual network assistance
enterprise network troubleshooting
network ticketing response
endpoint connectivity checks
live troubleshooting
port testing
physical cabling support
VPN diagnostics
router assistance
data link support
client/server connection help
downtime intervention
control panel configuration
system uptime monitoring
service-level tracking
bandwidth allocation
connection matrix control
real-time usage tracking
IT infrastructure oversight
routing optimization
subnet management
online communication platforms
broadband access
IP networking
web infrastructure
digital gateway services
global internet backbone
managed connectivity
virtual network delivery
internet access provisioning
IT support consulting
tech advisory services
systems assistance
computing guidance
technology troubleshooting consultancy
operational support advisory
technical IT consultancy
hybrid support services
professional tech consultation
systems aid
LAN setup
internal network configuration
office connectivity planning
Ethernet cabling services
router and switch setup
device networking
intranet installation
subnet configuration
localized data transfer systems
private network management
WAN design
long-distance connectivity
multi-site networking
inter-office data links
high-capacity backbone services
telecom infrastructure setup
MPLS services
cross-border network provisioning
leased line integration
WAN security solutions
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