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Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2024 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has awarded a contract for "Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance" to Virgin Media Business Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems ("CPV: 48000000"), with services to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract, resulting from a selective procurement method via the CCS Network Services 3 Framework Agreement, comprises inter-site and intra-site connectivity services. It commences on 29 August 2024 and spans 7 years, with options for three 1-year extensions. The total contract value is £5,286,670, with important stages including the procurement completion date of 24 April 2024 and the contract period from 29 August 2024 to 28 August 2034.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in network infrastructure and IT support services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are positioned well to engage in this lucrative agreement, given the support and maintenance services involved. Leveraging a large-scale contract such as this can pave the way for growth through long-term, stable revenue streams and enhanced market credibility. This project aligns with strategic objectives in boosting local and regional connectivity, thus fostering broader socio-economic benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Contract for Core Switch and WAN Replacement with ongoing support and maintenance. The call off contract was awarded following a further competition via the CCS Network Services 3 Framework Agreement (RM116), Lot 1a (Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services) and Lot 2a (Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Community Services. The call off contract will commence on 29 August 2024 and will be put in place for 7 years, with the option to extend by 3 periods of 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b1ff266-157b-407c-ad61-b082d85a2deb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a3c019-410f-44b4-bda5-bd73e80c0386
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,286,670 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,286,670 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2034 Over 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 9EL
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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