Provision of Technology and Associated Services

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council ('Caerphilly CBC'), working in conjunction with the Welsh Government and all twenty-two (22) Local Authorities in Wales established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of education technology, products and associated services for all maintained schools in Wales. Lot 1: Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking This Lot is aimed at schools core requirements in order to manage its ICT network and maximise their internet connection accordingly. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Data network cabinets; Switches (Core & Edge); Routers Uninterruptable power supply (UPS); Patch cables (copper & fibre); Wireless LAN controllers & access points together with associated products and services linked to Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking, which must include associated product licencing; Servers. The specific technology products and associated services for Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation. However to assist applicants with an understanding of the requirements, please refer to the document titled: Lot 1 – Detailed Requirements which is attached to this notice. Lot 3: Teaching and Learning Tools This Lot is aimed at offering a range of teaching and learning tools throughout schools. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Touch and Non-Touch Interactive Screens; Projectors; Webcams; Headphones & Headsets; Peripheral Items Specific teaching and learning tools that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation. Lot 2: End User Devices This Lot is aimed at offering a range of devices used throughout schools, from learners, teachers devices to lab/IT suite devices. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Windows & Google Learner – ‘Cloud’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) Learner – ‘Rich’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) Teacher/Lab – ‘Enterprise’ Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) Apple Learner – ‘Cloud’ Device (Tablet & Clamshell options) Learner – ‘Rich’ (Tablet, Clamshell & Desktop options) Teacher/Lab – ‘Enterprise’ Device (Clamshell & Desktop options). Specific End User Devices that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.