The Supply of Network Equipment and Support and Maintenance of Existing Fixed and Wireless Network Infrastructure for LWETB.

The Supply of Network Equipment and Support and Maintenance of Existing Fixed and Wireless Network

The Supply of Network Equipment and Support and Maintenance of Existing Fixed and Wireless Network Infrastructure for LWETB.

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board

## Summary Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) is procuring a managed service for the support and maintenance of existing fixed and wireless network infrastructure. The contract also covers the supply of network equipment, cabling upgrades, and engineering services on an as-needed basis.

## Scope & Deliverables - Managed service for ongoing support and maintenance of existing fixed and wireless network infrastructure. - Network security management, including monitoring, patching, firewall and access control administration, vulnerability management, and incident response. - Supply of network equipment on an “as needed” basis. - Supply and installation of network cabling upgrades on an “as needed” basis. - Network Engineering Services provided on a drawdown basis.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility, qualifications, and specific certification requirements are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must address the grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - Experience in IT services, technical computer support, and network infrastructure maintenance is implied by the scope.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €500,000 (excluding VAT). - Maximum value of the framework agreement: €500,000. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Submission deadline: Wed Jun 03 14:00:00 IST 2026. - Framework agreement: Yes, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the eTenders portal at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7969124. - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare responses according to the Procurement Document, addressing exclusion grounds and technical requirements.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits established IT service providers with capabilities in network infrastructure, security management, and hardware supply. - The framework structure allows for partial reopening of competition, offering potential for future work within the agreement. - Risks include the "as needed" nature of equipment and cabling supplies, which may lead to variable revenue streams despite the fixed management fee. - Bidders must carefully review the Procurement Document for specific exclusion criteria and technical specifications.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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