Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5e-ecbe-735e-84fc-e2b38636b015/link-network-and-telephony-services-rfi closed GB open procedure # LINK Network and Telephony Services RFI [SE Shared Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This RFI has been published to make suppliers aware of the requirement to procure replacement contracts for the next iteration of the LINK contracts. This RFI provides supplier's with the opportunity to help develop and shape the future requirements and enable the Council to receive high quality and innovative proposals once the procurement has been published. Initial requirements have been expressed as a series of desired outcomes, which are as follows: o A network connectivity (underlay) and associated services (overlay) solution that can be used by public sector organisations in East Sussex and beyond. o A solution that is delivered as a fully managed service. o A solution with a clear and simple pricing structure where all costs are related to consumption. o A solution that is highly available. o A solution with no single points of failure other than individual access circuits. o A solution that complies with the relevant security requirements for a shared public sector network. o A solution that can easily scale in access circuits as new members join The Link. o A solution that can cope with constant change in the physical estate. o A solution that can cope with rising traffic levels. o A solution that can offer options in terms of access technologies, access speeds and access resilience. o A solution that can carry all forms of voice, video and data communications. o A solution that can meet the performance requirements of the latest UC applications, e.g. Microsoft Teams. o A solution that logically and securely separates traffic by individual organisation. o A solution that can securely support inter-organisational traffic, if required. o A solution that can offer access to the Internet, Cloud Services, HSCN, PSN and the local NHS COIN on a per organisation basis. o A solution that provides detailed management information on a per organisation basis. o A solution that is complemented by high quality service management and account management. o A solution with a responsive support service that resolves faults and issues in a timely manner o A solution that represents value for money. o A solution that can also deliver social value to local communities. o A solution that can support a third party telephony service. o A solution that can support a third party Wi-Fi service. o A solution that can support a seamless transition from the current arrangements. o A solution with innovative contract terms that help to address the issues faced by public sector organisations with ever changing physical estates. Additional information: [in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices](https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices) ### Delivery Notes East Sussex County Council ### County Hall St Anne's Crescent ### Lewes ### BN7 1UE Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Networks Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c77b416a-1e15-43e8-8d61-a4b8770a411c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile SE Shared Services: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) [Sector More Telecoms & broadcasting equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/telecoms-broadcasting-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Network equipment – Zakup urządzeń umożliwiających uruchomienie modeli sztucznej inteligencji · Komenda Główna Policji · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c3f-7180-bda2-39e35856c903/poland-network-equipment-zakup-urzadzen-umozliwiajacych-uruchomienie-modeli) [Network equipment – revitalizacija sigurnosne I mrežne infrastrukture FAZA II -2026 · PLINACRO d.o.o. · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a2f-71ae-813f-c6a525a7b2ef/croatia-network-equipment-revitalizacija-sigurnosne-i-mrezne-infrastrukture) [Network infrastructure – Rahmenvereinbarung zur Lieferung und Service von HPE Server-, SAN und Speicherstrukturen · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-c512-72a8-abeb-a947b01f1c4c/germany-network-infrastructure-rahmenvereinbarung-zur-lieferung-und-service) [Network infrastructure – INFRASTRUCTURA FIBRA OPTICA · Ministerul Apararii - Unitatea Militara 02133 · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1383-70c0-a453-3a8ce5edfb88/romania-network-infrastructure-infrastructura-fibra-optica) [Network equipment – DNS - Firewallová a NGFW řešení a související služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2821-72c5-9be3-f18d626fe0ee/czechia-network-equipment-dns-firewallova-a-ngfw-reseni-a-souvisejici-sluz) [Network equipment – 2026-155 Subministrament d’equipament de seguretat perimetral i serveis per protegir els elements de TI hostatjats als centres de procés de dades (CPD) i equipament IOT de l’Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. · Consorci Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (HCB) · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2c8e-7273-967c-c73da289ab4d/spain-network-equipment-2026-155-subministrament-dequipament-de-seguretat-p)