Regional Services - Internet
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Hastings District Council (HDC), on behalf of the Hawke's Bay Regional Shared Services (HBRTS) partners, is seeking proposals from suitably qualified telecommunications and network service providers for the provision of resilient internet and connectivity services under Request for Proposal P2027-946, Regional Services Internet and Connectivity Services. Scope HDC is seeking suppliers capable of delivering one or more of the following service components: Internet services for participating councils Premium internet services for the HBRTS data centre environment Dark fibre connectivity between data centres Layer 2 connectivity services Resilient and diverse network architecture supporting business continuity objectives Associated transition, implementation and support services HDC is seeking solutions that improve network resilience, reduce single points of failure, provide diversity across carriers, exchanges and physical paths, and support the ongoing operational requirements of participating councils. Contractor Requirements Only tender submissions from tenderers pre-qualified for the relevant Prequal work group will be considered Instructions to Tenderers Tender documents are available from the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS): www.gets.govt.nz Proposals and responses must be submitted electronically through GETS using the response form(s) provided. Questions should be submitted through GETS only. Tenders must be submitted electronically via GETS The total submitted file size must not exceed 50MB, regardless of the number of files submitted Price and non-price files should be uploaded as separate files and clearly marked as Price and Non-price Respondents should allow sufficient time to upload files to GETS prior to the tender closure date and time Respondents who are unable to meet all pre-conditions should conclude that they will not benefit from submitting a response For more information and help about submitting electronic responses, refer to the policies and information section on the GETS website: https://www.gets.govt.nz/ExternalIndex.htm Enquiries Contact: Louise Willoughby Email: louisew@hdc.govt.nz Any enquiries about this contract must be made via GETS: www.gets.govt.nz
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