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CNTR0038749-CSG003273 Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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03 Jul 2026 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cantium Business Solutions Limited focuses on providing 'Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services' for education establishments. This procurement, valued at £3,000,000, falls under the industry category of installation services of line telephony equipment, as classified by CPV code 51340000. The contract is applicable in a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contracting period set to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2031. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not specifically targeted towards voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in telecommunication services for educational settings. Companies like CoConnect Limited and Wave9 Managed Services Limited, which have been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale enterprises well-suited to deliver such extensive communication solutions. Firms specialising in telephony equipment installation and capable of providing comprehensive broadband solutions are thus primed to benefit and expand their service reach through such contracts. This process was conducted using a procurement method specified as "Other," indicating a potentially bespoke procurement approach suiting the unique requirements of the entities involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNTR0038749-CSG003273 Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services

Notice Description

Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services for education establishments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-097537e6-36f1-4950-aa5f-3f295db5107a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35fcacf6-c062-4e1f-b6f3-a8ca9e1216e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COCONNECT

WAVE9 MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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