Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity services

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The DPS for Wide Area Network Connectivity Services offers a range of services across three (3) separate categories covering the following:

• Category 1 - Wide Area Network Connectivity Services with Bandwidth greater than or equal to (≥) 1Gb or via Dark Fibre
• Category 2 - Wide Area Network Connectivity Services, with Bandwidth less than or equal to (≤) 1Gb for 20 or more Sites
• Category 3 - Wide Area Network Connectivity Services, with Bandwidth less than or equal to (≤) 1Gb for up to 19 Sites

For a more detailed overview, please see the User Guide, available on the Buyer Zone.

Specification and assessment of environmental considerations is provided for in Mini Competitions.

All eligible public sector clients can use this DPS. A comprehensive list of who can use this framework is available in the User Guide.

Valid from: Thu 01 Jul 2021

Expiry: Mon 30 Jun 2031

Contract extensions may be available for this arrangement; please check the Buyer Zone or contact support@ogp.gov.ie for further information. Specifically, if you are concerned that the expiry date will have an impact on your requirements.

Purchasing Wide Area Network Connectivity Services under the wide area network DPS is done via Mini-Competition only.

Drawdowns from this framework agreement will be conducted through mini-competition.

Process Steps:

1. Verify the value of the requirement and select appropriate Framework Lot.

2. Define requirements and specifications. Identify the Evaluation Award Criteria. Complete the SRFT Documentation

3. Return completed SRFT Documentation to the OGP.

4. Provide responses to any clarification queries received.

5. Conduct an evaluation process. Complete evaluation report. Approve and issue outcome letters.

6. Conclude contract with successful tenderer. Provide Contract Award Notice for publication.

For Public Bodies who are familiar with procuring under Frameworks, using a Mini-Competition to procure goods and services is a familiar concept. However, under a DPS a Mini-Competition requires the publication of a “Request for Tender” (RFT) rather than a supplementary request for tender (SRFT).

To get started please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.

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