Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements 2.0 - RFT-2004360
Description
The purpose of this tender is to establish an All of Government Panel for enterprise telecommunications goods and services.
Overview
Managed:
Digital NSW
Primary contact:
Matt Duniam
tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au
tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au
Type:
RFT
(Open)
Category(s):
Information and technology - Telecommunications
Opportunity ID:
RFT-2004360
Locations:
All regions
Covered procurement:
Yes
Multi agency use:
Yes
Related opportunities:
None
Estimated timeframe for delivery:
Publish date:
31-Jan-2025
Close date:
20-Jun-2025 3:00 PM
Estimated decision date:
29-Aug-2025
Project goals
- As a mandated contract, provide NSW Government and eligible non-Government buyers with the primary means to procure telecommunications services that is in alignment with their requirements.
- As a mandated contract, provide suitable telecommunications service providers the primary opportunity to sell their telecommunications services to the NSW Government and eligible non-Government buyers.
- Deliver value in alignment with the NSW Government’s policies and priorities.
- The arrangement will be an enabler, not a barrier.
- Work in concert with the procurement pathways of other ICT Categories to allow buyers to easily procure what they need.
- Continued drive for a truly competitive telecommunications supply market to NSW Government.
Scope
The scope of the panel is to provide access to infrastructure, services and technologies that enable the transmission of information over distances through electronic means across three Service Towers:
- Carriage: telecommunications products that enable communications, or the transfer of data, between two or more static locations. These services can be delivered with a range of underlying transmission media and infrastructure to suit diverse needs,
- Mobility: telecommunications products that enable communications, connectivity and access to data from almost any location, without a dependency on end-to-end static infrastructure or fixed customer locations. These services often leverage wireless technologies such as cellular networks and are essential for use cases requiring access to resources and communications while on the move, and
- Compound Services: a broad range of telecommunications, and telecommunications adjacent products provided for the purposes of communications, data transfer, and collaboration internal and external to a customer’s organisation. Compound Services are frequently dependent upon the delivery and operation of telecommunications infrastructure and products which can be provided discretely within the scope of other Service Towers.
Related files
Additional details/instructions
Membership of SCM0053 (Operational Telecommunications Equipment, Infrastructure and Services scheme) is not a mandatory criteria.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements
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Scheme membership (SCM0020) *
Information and technology - TelecommunicationsThis procurement category has a mandated scheme.
This category has a mandated scheme, to be awarded this contract you may need to be a member of the ICT Services Scheme SCM0020.
Are you a member of SCM0020?
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No) -
Scheme membership (SCM0053) *
Information and technology - TelecommunicationsThis procurement category has a mandated scheme.
This category has a mandated scheme, to be awarded this contract you may need to be a member of the Operational Telecommunications Equipment, Infrastructure and Services scheme SCM0053.
Are you a member of SCM0053?
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No) -
Social procurement (Aboriginal Procurement Policy) *
Information and technology - TelecommunicationsCategory and estimated value is subject to social procurement.
If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No) -
Social procurement (Shorter Payment Terms Policy) *
Information and technology - TelecommunicationsCategory and estimated value is subject to social procurement.
If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No) -
Social procurement (SME Policy) *
Information and technology - TelecommunicationsCategory and estimated value is subject to social procurement.
If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No)
Opportunity requirements
1.
Schedule 1 to Part 3 Tender Form
Please refer to attachment.
Response typeFile upload (Multiple)
Response templates
2.
Schedule 2 to Part 3 - Mandatory Criteria Response Schedule
Please refer to attachment.
Response typeFile upload (Multiple)
3.
Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule
Please refer to attachment.
Response typeFile upload (Multiple)
4.
Schedule 4 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Risks) Response Schedule
Please refer to attachment,
Response typeFile upload (Multiple)
Response templates
Related documents
Evaluation
Weighting
The evaluation weighting is an estimate and is subject to change.
- Price
- 50%
- Non price
- 50%
Terms and conditions
Global terms and conditions
Opportunity specific terms and conditions
Notices
04-Mar-2025 4:43 PM
Extension to last date for Tender clarification questions: Please note that due to the 2-week extension to the closing date that was granted via Addendum 06 on 21 February 2025 at 8:57 AM, there will also be an extension to the last date for Tender clarification questions to be received by the Principal, it is now 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) Friday 21 March 2025.
Extension to last date for Tender clarification questions: Please note that due to the 2-week extension to the closing date that was granted via Addendum 06 on 21 February 2025 at 8:57 AM, there will also be an extension to the last date for Tender clarification questions to be received by the Principal, it is now 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) Friday 21 March 2025.
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26-Feb-2025 3:40 PM
The previous Notice published on 11-Feb-2025 at 11:41 AM contains incorrect information. The session focused on how to navigate use and respond compliantly to Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule of the RFT was held on Friday 14 February from 9:00am to 11:00am AEDT and a recording of the session was published via Addendum 04 on 14 Feb 2025 at 17:10 PM. Tenderers are encouraged to submit all questions regarding Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule to the TPA 2.0 team via the appropriate channel.
The previous Notice published on 11-Feb-2025 at 11:41 AM contains incorrect information. The session focused on how to navigate use and respond compliantly to Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule of the RFT was held on Friday 14 February from 9:00am to 11:00am AEDT and a recording of the session was published via Addendum 04 on 14 Feb 2025 at 17:10 PM. Tenderers are encouraged to submit all questions regarding Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule to the TPA 2.0 team via the appropriate channel.
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11-Feb-2025 11:41 AM
On Friday 14 March from 9:00am to 11:00am AEDT there will be a session focused on how to navigate use and respond compliantly to Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule of the RFT. If you would like to attend, please register your organisation's attendees by providing their name(s) and email(s) via email to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Please note that it is critical that you email your questions to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au before the session so that we may develop content based on your questions. Although questions can be raised during the session they may not be able to be addressed in the session.
On Friday 14 March from 9:00am to 11:00am AEDT there will be a session focused on how to navigate use and respond compliantly to Schedule 3 to Part 3 – Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule of the RFT. If you would like to attend, please register your organisation's attendees by providing their name(s) and email(s) via email to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Please note that it is critical that you email your questions to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au before the session so that we may develop content based on your questions. Although questions can be raised during the session they may not be able to be addressed in the session.
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07-Feb-2025 11:00 AM
This is a reminder to register for the upcoming tender briefing that is to be held at 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday 11 February. The cutoff for registrations is 10am (AEDT) on Monday, 10 February. Details of the Tender Briefing: Date and Time: 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday, 11 February, or as advised via an addendum to this RFT. Format: The Tender Briefing will be held virtually. Attendance: The briefing is not mandatory. Registration Instructions: Tenderers must register their intent to attend the tender briefing by providing the name and email of all attendees (maximum of 2 per Tenderer) to the Principal via email at tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au before 10am (AEDT) on Monday, 10 February.
This is a reminder to register for the upcoming tender briefing that is to be held at 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday 11 February. The cutoff for registrations is 10am (AEDT) on Monday, 10 February. Details of the Tender Briefing: Date and Time: 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday, 11 February, or as advised via an addendum to this RFT. Format: The Tender Briefing will be held virtually. Attendance: The briefing is not mandatory. Registration Instructions: Tenderers must register their intent to attend the tender briefing by providing the name and email of all attendees (maximum of 2 per Tenderer) to the Principal via email at tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au before 10am (AEDT) on Monday, 10 February.
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Amendments
07 Apr 2025 17:07 PM
Addendum 14 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 14.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 13. This includes an 8-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Friday 20 June 2025 (AEST). There is also be an extension to the last date for Tender clarification questions to be received by the Principal, it is now 3pm Friday 6 June 2025 (AEST).
Addendum 14 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 14.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 13. This includes an 8-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Friday 20 June 2025 (AEST). There is also be an extension to the last date for Tender clarification questions to be received by the Principal, it is now 3pm Friday 6 June 2025 (AEST).
01 Apr 2025 17:06 PM
Addendum 13 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 13.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 12.
Addendum 13 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 13.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 12.
26 Mar 2025 16:33 PM
Addendum 12 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Annexure A to Part 1 Invitation to Tender - Panel Scope, incrementing its version to v1.1: Annexure A to Part 1 Invitation to Tender - Panel Scope v1.1.pdf. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 11: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 12.pdf
Addendum 12 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Annexure A to Part 1 Invitation to Tender - Panel Scope, incrementing its version to v1.1: Annexure A to Part 1 Invitation to Tender - Panel Scope v1.1.pdf. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 11: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 12.pdf
19 Mar 2025 17:07 PM
Addendum 11 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.3: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.3.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 10: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 11.pdf
Addendum 11 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.3: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.3.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 10: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 11.pdf
14 Mar 2025 14:12 PM
Addendum 10 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 10.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 09. This includes a 2-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Tuesday 22 April 2025 (AEST).
Addendum 10 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 10.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 09. This includes a 2-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Tuesday 22 April 2025 (AEST).
07 Mar 2025 16:10 PM
Addendum 09 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 09.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 08.
Addendum 09 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 09.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 08.
04 Mar 2025 16:49 PM
Addendum 08 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 08.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 07.
Addendum 08 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 08.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 07.
27 Feb 2025 13:49 PM
Addendum 07 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.2: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.2.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 06: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 07.pdf
Addendum 07 is comprised of two files: 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.2: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory (Effectiveness and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.2.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 06: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 07.pdf
21 Feb 2025 8:57 AM
Addendum 06 A 2-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Friday 4 April 2025 (AEDT) .
Addendum 06 A 2-week extension to the closing date has been granted. The new closing date/time is 3pm Friday 4 April 2025 (AEDT) .
19 Feb 2025 15:21 PM
Addendum 05 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 05.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 04.
Addendum 05 is comprised one file (RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 05.pdf) which contains all Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date since Addendum 04.
14 Feb 2025 17:10 PM
Addendum 04 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory Criteria (Technical and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.1: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory Criteria (Technical and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.1.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 04.pdf 3. The recording of the Response Schedule Deep Dive Session held on Friday 14 February 2025: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 01 - Deep Dive Session Recording.pptx. 4. The slides from Deep Dive Session held on Friday 14 February 2025: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 04 - Attachment 02 - Deep Dive Session Slides.pdf 5. The example Effectiveness and Pricing Response Schedule used in the Response Schedule Deep Dive Session: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 04 - Attachment 03 - TPA2 Response Schedule Deep Dive - Black Opal Response.xlsx
Addendum 04 1. An update to Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory Criteria (Technical and Pricing) Response Schedule, incrementing its version to v1.1: Schedule 3 to Part 3 - Non-Mandatory Criteria (Technical and Pricing) Response Schedule v1.1.xlsx. No previous versions should be used for this Tender. 2. All Tenderer questions and Principal responses to date: RFT-2004360 - Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangement 2.0 - Addendum 04.pdf 3. The recording of the Response Schedule Deep Dive Session held on Friday 14 February 2025: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 01 - Deep Dive Session Recording.pptx. 4. The slides from Deep Dive Session held on Friday 14 February 2025: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 04 - Attachment 02 - Deep Dive Session Slides.pdf 5. The example Effectiveness and Pricing Response Schedule used in the Response Schedule Deep Dive Session: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 04 - Attachment 03 - TPA2 Response Schedule Deep Dive - Black Opal Response.xlsx
12 Feb 2025 16:19 PM
Addendum 03 - Tender Briefing Materials Three files are included in this Addendum: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03.pdf: Details of the Addendum. RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 01 - Tender Briefing Recording.pptx: the recording of the briefing. RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 02 - Tender Briefing Slides.pdf: the slides used during the briefing.
Addendum 03 - Tender Briefing Materials Three files are included in this Addendum: RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03.pdf: Details of the Addendum. RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 01 - Tender Briefing Recording.pptx: the recording of the briefing. RFT-2004360 - TPA 2.0 - Addendum 03 - Attachment 02 - Tender Briefing Slides.pdf: the slides used during the briefing.
05 Feb 2025 8:51 AM
The email address to send the details of attendees for the briefing session previously had an error and has been corrected to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. 'Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements 2.0 RFT - Parts 1 to 4' has been incremented to v1.1 as a result of this change.
The email address to send the details of attendees for the briefing session previously had an error and has been corrected to tpa2@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. 'Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements 2.0 RFT - Parts 1 to 4' has been incremented to v1.1 as a result of this change.
04 Feb 2025 19:18 PM
The contact details for the Primary Contact for this tender have been updated to the correct details.
The contact details for the Primary Contact for this tender have been updated to the correct details.