PRE- RELEASE NOTICE of Planned Procurement for the Managed Network Services Request... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Canada

Summary : PRE- RELEASE NOTICE of Planned Procurement for the Managed Network Services Request for Bids and the Managed Secure Services Edge (SSE) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution

Deadline : 06 Jan 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 110762769

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Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Detailed_Description : The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP) is planning to issue two (2) Request for Bids (RFB) for the continuity of enterprise-wide data network and security services required to support the day-to-day operations of the Ontario Public Service (OPS). One procurement will be for Managed Network Services serving all sites across the Province of Ontario, while the other procurement will be for a Managed Secure Services Edge (SSE) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution serving the entire OPS. THE RFB-S ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE POSTED TO THE ONTARIO TENDERS PORTAL (OTP) IN EARLY 2025, WITH THE CONTRACT AWARDS ANTICIPATED IN MID-LATE 2025. Interested bidders are encouraged to monitor the OTP for additional information relating to these proposed procurements.The statements and representation contained in this notice are not binding on MPBSDP.While interest in this Notice of Planned Procurement is appreciated, questions will not be answered at this time. An opportunity for questions & answers will be available for each RFB once issued.

Scope of Work : The purpose of the Managed Network Services RFB procurement is to select a single vendor that will provide the following managed services to approximately 1, 400 locations distributed across the province: •Wired Local Area Network (LAN)•Wireless Local Area Network (Wi-Fi LAN)•High Speed WAN Services•Managed Firewall•Distributed Denial of Service Protection (DDoS+)The proposed term of this agreement will be for a period of up to twelve (12) years; an initial six (6) year term and two (2) contract extension options for up to three (3) years each. The Ministry is seeking to award a single vendor contract for this procurement.The purpose of the Managed Secure Services Edge (SSE) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution RFB procurement is to select a single vendor that will provide the OPS with a managed solution to provide Remote Access VPN and Zero Trust Network Access capabilities, provide a secure web browsing environment, and provide visibility and protection for Cloud applications. Main components anticipated to be included:•Remote Access Virtual Private Network (VPN) •Secure Web Gateway to the Internet•The ability to provide Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) serviceThe proposed term of this agreement will be for a period of up to six (6) years; an initial three (3) year term and three (3) contract extension options for up to one (1) year each. The Ministry is seeking to award a single vendor contract for this procurement.
Project Type : ServicesProject Categories43222500-Network security equipment43222600-Network service equipment43223100-Digital mobile network infrastructure equipment and components43223300-Datacom and network connectivity installation devices and equipment43232700-Network applications software43232800-Network management software43232900-Networking software43233200-Security and protection software43233700-System management software81112200-Software maintenance and support81161700-Telecommunication Services
Project Type ServicesProject Categories43222500-Network security equipment43222600-Network service equipment43223100-Digital mobile network infrastructure equipment and components43223300-Datacom and network connectivity installation devices and equipment43232700-Network applications software43232800-Network management software43232900-Networking software43233200-Security and protection software43233700-System management software81112200-Software maintenance and support81161700-Telecommunication Services

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