Core communications connectivity and secure communications environment maintenance services

Summary

The procurement is for 12 months of connectivity and secure communications environment services and maintenance. The work includes Internet connectivity, an MPLS Layer 3 VPN connection, data transmission over a public electronic communications network, the underground cable network between two data centres, and maintenance of existing equipment. Services must be provided at the contracting authority’s two technical data centres and all remote locations. The contractor must keep the specified services operational throughout the contract period. The estimated contract value is EUR 916,660, and tenders must not exceed that amount. Price is the only award criterion; the tender with the lowest total price wins. Before the contract is signed, the successful tenderer must provide a performance guarantee equal to 5% of the contract price excluding VAT. Participation requires the relevant authorisations and registrations for communications services, the required turnover and relevant experience, an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, and a team of experts with the specified certificates and experience. The tender must include the European Single Procurement Document and compliant technical and price proposals.