Provision of International Communications Links

The provision of international telecommunications (data links) from Dublin to its Missions around the world. These locations are divided into 6 lots. The Department consists of HQ Offices in Dublin and Limerick and a number of additional locations in Ireland. These are complemented by over 78 Missions abroad. The location and number are kept under review and are subject to change. Currently the Department has point to point communication links from HQ to each Missions These communication links are provided through a mixture of E1, Ethernet and satellite technologies which facilitate mission critical services such as email, internet access, VoIP, video conferencing, Passport Application System, Visa Application System and management information systems. The Department has two HQ datacentre locations for the delivery of communication circuits. Currently the data circuits are based on three types of technology: • Satellite connections - bandwidth 1Mbs. • E1 Leased Lines - bandwidth 2Mbs. • Ethernet Circuit – bandwidth 10Mbs or 20Mbs The Department’s preference is for terrestrial circuits, where available. Tenderers may submit a tender for single, multiple, or all lots. They must be able to provide connectivity to all sites in the lots they bid for. Tenders not meeting this requirement will not be evaluated for that lot. The exception is Lot 6, which will be evaluated on a site by site basis. Tenderers should take note of the satellite hardware that is currently owned by the Department and is in place in certain sites. Tenderers must confirm that they will be in a position to provide the proposed service using this equipment and that all elements of their solution are compatible with the Department's existing equipment. Proposals requiring significant new or different hardware will not be considered. However, proposals requiring only minor and low cost adjustments (e.g. larger dishes) will be considered.

Services

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30211400-5  Computer configurations
50300000-8  Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50324000-2  Support services of personal computers
50330000-7  Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
50331000-4  Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
50332000-1  Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
50334400-9  Communications system maintenance services
64200000-8  Telecommunications services
64210000-1  Telephone and data transmission services
64216120-0  Electronic mail services
64227000-3  Integrated telecommunications services
72000000-5  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72130000-5  Computer-site planning consultancy services
72211000-7  Programming services of systems and user software
72212200-1  Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
72212219-7  Miscellaneous networking software development services
72212220-7  Internet and intranet software development services
72212222-1  Web server software development services
72212500-4  Communication and multimedia software development services
72222300-0  Information technology services
72228000-9  Hardware integration consultancy services
72246000-1  Systems consultancy services
72250000-2  System and support services
72300000-8  Data services
72315000-6  Data network management and support services
72315100-7  Data network support services
72315200-8  Data network management services
72510000-3  Computer-related management services
72511000-0  Network management software services
72514000-1  Computer facilities management services
72600000-6  Computer support and consultancy services
72610000-9  Computer support services
72611000-6  Technical computer support services
72700000-7  Computer network services