PI1301726 - Network Managed Service Provision (NMSP)

Procurement reference

PI1301726

Procurement description

The Authority is seeking to procure a fully managed Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT) and Broadcast Network Service to replace its current network services contract, which expires in June 2027.

The procurement will deliver a modern Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution that supports Parliament's strategic objectives by providing secure, resilient, reliable and user-focused network services for Parliamentarians, their staff and the wider Parliamentary workforce, enabling the continued delivery of Parliamentary business and supporting future digital transformation.

The appointed Supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end design, transition, delivery, operation, support, monitoring, security, maintenance and continuous improvement of Parliament's integrated IT, Operational Technology (OT) and Broadcast Network Services environment. This includes full lifecycle ownership and management of all infrastructure, hardware, software, service assets and associated tooling necessary to deliver the Services.

The Authority is seeking a Supplier capable of delivering a secure, scalable and future-ready network environment that supports current operational requirements whilst enabling innovation, service evolution, automation and future technology transformation initiatives throughout the contract term.

The Service Provider will be expected to deliver secure, resilient and high-performing network services aligned to the Authority's strategic direction, including the UK Parliament Technology Strategy.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

59750000.00 GBP to 59750000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

13 October 2027, 00:00AM to 14 October 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 14 October 2034

Corporate Officer of the House of Lords

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 32400000 - Networks
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 32412110 - Internet network
• 72700000 - Computer network services
• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 72400000 - Internet services
• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 72315000 - Data network management and support services
• 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
• 32410000 - Local area network

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

59750000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

71700000.00 GBP Including VAT

Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot

true

Contract start date (estimated)

13 October 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

14 October 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

14 October 2034, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to two (2) years, exercisable as two separate extension periods of one (1) year each (1+1), or as a single two-year extension.

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

“For the purposes of the PA 2023, the following potential modifications are provided for as required by paragraph 1 of Schedule 8, being modifications which have been unambiguously provided for here:

The Authority is entitled to novate or assign any or all its rights and obligations (as applicable) under the Contract to the Delivery Authority from time to time without the consent of the Supplier, provided that any such assignment or novation does not materially increase the burden of the Supplier’s obligations under the Contract.

The Authority may increase or decrease the size and number of the Authority Assets and increase or decrease the volumes of the Services deliverable under the Contract following the acquisition, disposal or closure of any Sites during the Term.

The Authority may increase the Services deliverable under the Contract if all or part of the digital elements of MP constituency offices are brought within scope of the Contract, this could include (but is not limited to) constituency broadband management.

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

Payment terms will be as set out in the Contract and procurement documentation. The Authority's standard payment arrangements shall apply.

Description of risks to contract performance

The Services are business-critical to the operation of the UK Parliament. Risks to contract performance include service disruption, transition and mobilisation delays, failure to achieve required service levels, operational resilience challenges, supply chain dependencies, technology lifecycle management, and the delivery of transformation and continuous improvement activities. The successful Supplier will be expected to identify, manage and mitigate risks throughout the Contract term. Further details regarding risk allocation and contractual responsibilities will be provided within the procurement documentation.

Expression of interest deadline

24 November 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

24 November 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

21 September 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Organisations interested in participating in this procurement should register on the Parliament's Atamis e-Sourcing Portal:https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/WelcomeOnce registered, suppliers should search for the opportunity using the following details:Title: PI1301726 - Network Managed Service ProvisionThis procurement will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023.This notice constitutes an invitation for suppliers to participate in the procurement process. The Authority is not inviting tenders at this stage.As part of the initial participation stage, suppliers will be required to complete and submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Conflict of Interest (COI) Declaration and, where applicable, an Ethical Wall Assessment (EWA). Only suppliers that return signed NDA's, COI's and where applicable EWA's, will be granted access to the detailed procurement documentation and invited to participate in subsequent stages of the procurement.The procurement documentation, participation requirements and instructions applicable to each stage of the procedure will be issued by the Authority through the Atamis Portal. Only suppliers successfully progressing through the Participation Stage will be invited to participate in subsequent stages of the procurement.

Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

5

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English