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This OCDS record provides structured data about a tender from Northern Gas Networks Limited for a new comprehensive network and voice solution, including implementation and ongoing management of services like WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, Cloud, and Unified Comms.
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS is seeking a supplier for a comprehensive new network and voice solution, including implementation and ongoing management of WAN, SD-WAN, NGFW, LAN/WLAN, Cloud, and Unified Communications services.
Northern Gas Networks seeks a supplier for the comprehensive implementation and management of its network and voice services, including WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, WLAN, Cloud, UC, and CC, with an estimated value of £4.2 million, requiring interested companies to register on the Market Dojo portal by March 18, 2026.
This tender seeks a supplier for the comprehensive implementation and management of Northern Gas Networks' network and voice services, including WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, WLAN, Cloud, UC, and CC solutions.
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This tender provides a clear description of the required services and offers a very generous timeline for preparation, but it is significantly hampered by the absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
The tender generally adheres to legal requirements, with a clearly defined restricted procedure and appropriate CPV codes. The long period between registration and submission mitigates concerns about the missing 'reveal date'. However, the absence of specific procedure codes and a liable person are minor omissions.
The description of the required network and voice services is clear and unambiguous, and the AI-extracted technical requirements are well-defined. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly reduces the overall clarity of the tender process for potential bidders.
Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location (NUTS code) are well-provided. All listed documents are summarized. The major deficiency is the complete absence of evaluation criteria, which is a fundamental component of a complete tender package.
The tender offers an exceptionally long and reasonable period for preparation between the registration and submission deadlines, which promotes fairness. The technical requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria severely compromises the transparency and objectivity of the selection process, impacting fairness. The 'No e-submission' flag also raises concerns about equal access.
The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. While registration is via an electronic portal (Market Dojo), the 'No e-submission' flag for final bids suggests a potential practical hurdle. Explicit document URLs are also not provided in the summary.
The tender data is largely consistent, with key fields populated and no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logical, with the submission deadline well after the registration deadline. Minor inconsistencies include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and procedure codes.
This tender shows very low consideration for sustainability. There are no explicit mentions of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus within the provided information. It is also not EU funded, which often implies higher sustainability standards.
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