Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
English Heritage Trust
The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue,
Swindon
SN2 2EH
UK
Contact person: Vicki Murphy
E-mail: vicki.murphy@english-heritage.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade
Reference number: P/REF EH 00001965
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72720000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
English Heritage is embarking on a key digital upgrade. Our current project aims to transition from our existing MPLS network to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This change aligns with our commitment to continually enhancing the experiences we offer our visitors.In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.We are seeking potential partners who can ensure that our network infrastructure meets the demands of the future.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
165 005.72
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32424000
32430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Relates to various sites and per procurement documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55
Price
/ Weighting:
45
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-024352
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: P/REFEH00001965
Title: The Connectivity Project: Network Upgrade
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/10/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CAE Technology Services
CAE House, Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DE
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 165 005.72
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
English Heritage Trust
Swindon
SN2 2EH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/10/2023