DCC WAN - Tender for the provision of WAN Managed Service

Quantity or scope

DCC intends to select a Service Provider, which will demonstrate the vision and skills with which it will partner Dublin City Council to develop and add value to its WAN network infrastructure, having particular regard for cost efficiencies, functionality, scalability and security within the parameters of existing contracts and managed services.The current infrastructure is in place for a number of years and provides a robust and secure vehicle for Voice and Data services. The existing Managed Service is now due for renewal and DCC is seeking to upgrade having regards to the strengths of the current implementation but also to exploit current and emerging media rich technologies dependent on Class of Service, increased bandwidth, ease of deployment and value for money. Dublin City Council (DCC) has a requirement for the provision of reliable bandwidth between its sites to support evolving business needs. These interconnected remote sites are distributed primarily throughout the Dublin City Area and are currently connected at a range of bandwidths and media types up to and including Gigabit Ethernet. DCC invites tenders for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of LAN Speed Wide area connections between the sites listed in Appendix J together with access to Government Networks. The supplier must clearly describe the technologies proposed for use in both the WAN backbone and for site access and also provide fully itemized and costed proposals. See Section 4.3 below for Award Criteria.The specific requirements include:— WAN connectivity for the Category A sites specified in Appendix J;— WAN connectivity for the Category B sites specified in Appendix J;— High speed diverse connectivity between Civic Offices and HP Citywest;— EGov Connectivity at Civic Offices and HP Citywest.1 000 0002 000 000

Additional information

Additional Information – Dublin City Council:

1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.

2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.

3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.

4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.

5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

6. The contract agreement is primarily for use by the IS Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.

7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.

8. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.

9. Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

10. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.

11. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to isdept@dublincity.ie for the attention of Michael Barry. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie

The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 23.5.2014 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.