Wide area network services
Original notice title
Ireland-Dublin: Wide area network services
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
80 / 100
Risk factors
Essential procurement documents (e.g., RFATP, Appendix 1) were not analyzed. Detailed eligibility, award criteria, and...
As a DPS, a large number of applicants may be admitted, leading to high competition in mini-competitions.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 250M estimated value
- Services contract
- 3 lots
- Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and associated services.
- Services include network connectivity for government and public bodies across Ireland.
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This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity services and associated services, established by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) in Ireland. The DPS covers three categories (lots) based on bandwidth and number of sites, with a total estimated value of €250 million. The procedure is restricted, and the DPS is open for applications until June 2031. Procurement documents were not fully analyzed as only the TED notice was available.
Risks
Essential procurement documents (e.g., RFATP, Appendix 1) were not analyzed. Detailed eligibility, award criteria, and...
As a DPS, a large number of applicants may be admitted, leading to high competition in mini-competitions.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Applicants must apply to be included in the DPS; individual contracts are awarded via mini-competitions within the DPS.
- The DPS is open for applications until June 2031.
- Restricted procedure with pre-qualification.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Buyer
Location
Dublin, IRL
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
IE3229842HH
Activity
General public services
Lots (3)
1
High Bandwidth WAN Connectivity (≥1Gb)
Provision of WAN connectivity services for the Government Cloud Network (GCN) and other networks with bandwidth ≥1Gb, including dark fibre and point-to-point radio. Contracts may last 7-10 years.
EUR 250M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Deadline
Award details
Most economic tender
Additional CPV codes
Value note
2
Medium Bandwidth WAN Connectivity (≤1Gb, 20+ Sites)
Provision of WAN connectivity services with bandwidth ≤1Gb for 20 or more sites. Contracts may last 4-7 years.
EUR 250M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Deadline
Award details
Most economic tender
Additional CPV codes
Value note
3
Low Bandwidth WAN Connectivity (≤1Gb, up to 19 Sites)
Provision of WAN connectivity services with bandwidth ≤1Gb for up to 19 sites. Contracts may last up to 4 years.
EUR 250M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Deadline
Award details
Most economic tender
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 18 Mar 2021
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 138212-2021
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
80 / 100
Risk factors
Essential procurement documents (e.g., RFATP, Appendix 1) were not analyzed. Detailed eligibility, award criteria, and...
As a DPS, a large number of applicants may be admitted, leading to high competition in mini-competitions.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications