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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER – SHORT DEADLINE
2. Awarding Authority: Defence Equipment & Support, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: The Awarding Authority requires a Network Design Engineer to deliver network infrastructure projects. Supporting WAN facing capabilities, and supporting other projects as requested. Technical design is guided by the Network Architect. Technical lead in transition and test/acceptance activities. Producing documentation i.e. LLD, build guides/operating instructions in support of project delivery objectives.
5. CPV Code(s): 72000000, 72500000
6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK11, UKG3
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location West Midlands
Address where the work will take place West Midlands
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Maximum day rate £750 daily rate (inclusive of Agency Fee)
10. Closing date for applications 22.5.2020 (23:59).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit
12. Other information: Deadline for asking questions Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 11:59pm GMT
Specialist role Designer
Latest start date Thursday 2 July 2020
Expected contract length 12 month period with option to extend for 3 months
Who the specialist will work with Reporting to DE&S who are managing the project delivery of a number of networks and Information Systems. The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplined technical architects, engineers, and other functions to deliver project outputs.
The incumbent will be primarily responsible for development of an industry standard Service Delivery Pack, this is to include but not limited to:
Low Level Design
Combined Design Document (HLD/LLD)
Support Task Analysis
Security Impact Statement
Knowledge Articles
Work Instructions
Test Plans
Test Cases
What the specialist will work on Lead the project engineering & documentation of DE&S assigned projects as part of the Design Authority under direction of the Network Architect for DeliveryTeam PMs.
Install hardware and software in accordance with the HLD & LLD.
Maintain hardware/software in accordance with design & support documentation, modifying network device configurations as requested.
Update or replace existing documents as directed.
Develop test procedures to prove correct configuration of solution in accordance with the documentation.
Establish the ‘As-is’ physical and logical state for assigned networks.
Produce the ‘To be’ rationalisation recommendations for authorisation by the NetworkArchitect.
Working arrangements The contractor shall provide on-site attendance Outside of Working Hours (OWH) for the achievement of selected high priority deliverables.
The Contractor will be required to work on the main site from day 1 and for the duration of the contract due to the specifics of the role with the potential to travel if required.
Security clearance MOD DV Clearance is required on day 1 and for the duration of the Contract. Applicants must be a sole UK national (no dual nationals can be accepted)
Additional terms and conditions The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by:
DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers
DEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites
DEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and Interpretations
DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due
DEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security Measures (A Security Aspects Letter will be provided following Contract Award)
DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements
DEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights – Vesting in the Authority
Any supplier that puts forward the same candidate as another supplier will be rejected. If the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure it’s filled within 1 working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition
Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.
Skills and experience
Opportunity attribute name Opportunity attribute value
Essential skills and experience
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Routing and Switching)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
3-5 years minimum demonstrable experience in project engineering of LAN & WAN technologies based on IP cryptography.
Configuration and administration within a production environment of: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VPN/Tunnel technologies including IPSec, QoS.
Required to work on the main site from day 1 and for duration of Contract due to specifics of role with potential to travel if required
Nice-to-have skills and experience
CCIE (Routing and Switching)
CCNA (Collaboration)
CCNA (Security)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer (PCEP)
Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) (proof of course completion)
L3 TRL cryptographic equipment (Catapan) (proof of course completion)
Implementation and administration of encrypted IP tunnelling of classified network traffic across various bearers.
OSPF configuration and management, EIGRP, BGP, L3 TRL Catapan, Nexus-OS
Linux OS, QoS and DSCP marking, Policy Based Routing, logging and analysis tools (e.g. PRTG, Splunk, Solar Winds)
DMVPN, Cisco networking equipment
Dell networking equipment, Juniper firewall equipment, Oracle Communications equipment
VoIP and video teleconferencing, RBAC administration and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
All suppliers will be asked to provide a work history.
How suppliers will be evaluated
How many specialists to evaluate 6
Cultural fit criteria
Ability to work with others in a high pressure, Operational Environment that frequently manages conflicting priorities.
Ability to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work as a team.
Additional assessment methods Interview
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
70%
Cultural fit
10%
Price
20%
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