Cisco Network Framework Tender – SYMCA Network Services

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Tender Network Services, Equipment and Software Framework Agreement South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority 

Description

Network Services, Equipment and Software Framework Agreement.

Provision of a Cisco based solution for network services, LAN, internal network hardware, structured cabling, vendor support contracts, software subscriptions, and Cisco-certified professional services.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £2,400,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 December 2026 to 1 December 2029
  • Possible extension to 1 December 2030
  • 4 years

 

Description of possible extension:

The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months subject to The Authority’s budget, requirements and satisfactory supplier performance.

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Additional services, hardware, cabling, software subscriptions, and professional support should organisational needs expand during the contract term

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 32410000 – Local area network
  • 32424000 – Network infrastructure
  • 72710000 – Local area network services

Contract locations

  • UKE – Yorkshire and the Humber

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

1

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Hardware, Support and Maintenance Pricing will be determined via a basket of goods.

Professional Services will be based on a schedule of rates.

Award method when using the framework

Without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5,000,000

Public and Product Liability Insurance = £10,000,000

Professional Indemnity Insurance = £2,000,000

Cyber Liability Insurance = £5,000,000

Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Adhere to the Equalities Act 2010

Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation

Technical ability conditions of participation

Relevant experience and contract examples.

Cyber Essentials Plus certification as a minimum, or an equivalent or higher recognised cyber security standard (for example ISO/IEC 27001).

Key personnel delivering this contract must possess Cisco Certified Network Professional

(CCNP)

The supplier must confirm they have an established service desk, capable of managing Cisco support calls and supporting our network Monday to Friday 0730 to 1930, with the ability to scale to 24/7.

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

3 June 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

17 June 2026, 10:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

https://procontract.due-north.com/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

21 September 2026

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2030

Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Quality Quality 70%
Price Price 30%

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

https://procontract.due-north.com/

Tender documents can be accessed via ProContract

Contracting authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN

11 Broad Street West

Sheffield

S1 2BQ

United Kingdom

Email: donna.fowler@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Region: UKE32 – Sheffield

Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government

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