An Post is seeking to enter into a Single Framework Agreement for each of the following LOTS for a period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend for a period up to a further 2 (two) years.
The tender will be divided into LOTs. Interested parties may apply for all LOTs or individual LOTs as appropriate.
Interested parties should have demonstrated capability and experience in the specialist areas to meet the requirements and tight deadlines that are associated with these services/ requirements.
Summary of requirements:
Lot 1: Supply of Network Equipment.
Supply of the following types of network equipment and related software:
— Branch and Edge Routers,
— Data Centre, Core, Access, Distribution and Compact Switches,
— Firewalls and Access Control Systems,
— IP Telephones and Collaboration End Points,
— Wireless Access Points,
— Note: The current infrastructure is entirely Cisco based. Any additional equipment will be expected to clearly demonstrate interoperability between the current infrastructure and any proposed new equipment.
Lot 2: Maintenance and Support of New & Existing Network Equipment and Systems.
(1a) Maintenance and Support of the following types of network equipment and related software:
— Branch and Edge Routers,
— Data Centre, Core, Access, Distribution and Compact Switches,
— Firewalls, ASR's and Access Switches,
— Cisco Unified Communication Manager and IP Telephones,
— Wireless Access Points and Wireless LAN Controllers,
— SolarWinds Network Management System.
(1b) Maintenance and support of any new network equipment and related software supplied which could include any of the above types.
1(c) Provision of Senior Cisco Network Engineering Expertise:
In order for An Post to manage, maintain and develop the network infrastructure there is a requirement for a senior network engineering resource for up to 50 day's per annum. This resource should should hold current Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching qualifications.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2016-01-08.
The procurement was published on 2015-12-04.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply and Maintenance of Network Equipment.
Products/services: Network equipment📦
Short description:
“An Post is seeking to enter into a Single Framework Agreement for each of the following Lots for a period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend for a...”
Short description
An Post is seeking to enter into a Single Framework Agreement for each of the following Lots for a period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend for a period up to a further 2 (two) years.
Summary of Requirements:
Lot 1: Supply of Network Equipment;
Lot 2: Maintenance and Support of New and Existing Network Equipment and Systems;
(1a) Maintenance and Support of the following types of network equipment and related software:
— Branch and Edge Routers;
— Data Centre, Core, Access, Distribution and Compact Switches;
— Firewalls, ASR's and Access Switches;
— Cisco Unified Communication Manager and IP.
(1b) Maintenance and support of any new network equipment and related software supplied which could include any of the above types.
1(c) Provision of Senior Cisco Network Engineering Expertise:
In order for an Post to manage, maintain and develop the network infrastructure.
An Post is seeking to enter into a Single Framework Agreement for each of the following Lots for a period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend for a period up to a further 2 (two) years.
The tender will be divided into Lots. Interested parties may apply for all Lots or individual Lots as appropriate.
Procedure Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2015/S 238-433225
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Supply and Maintenance of Network Equipment
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2016-05-11 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: eCom
National registration number: IE 6344329K
Postal address: 230 Blanchardstown Corporate Park
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 15
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: alan.bothwell@ecom.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Complementary information Review body
Name: High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2016/S 128-230010 (2016-07-02)