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BT E-Line Service Connection

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Sep 2023 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract to British Telecom Plc for the 'BT E-Line Service Connection' project in the telecommunications network industry. The contract, valued at £128,058.6 GBP, was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to start on 29th August 2023 and end on 28th August 2026. The procurement stage ended on 24th August 2023, and the contract was awarded on 12th September 2023.

This awarded contract for the increase of bandwidth to existing BT lines presents business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the telecommunications or related service sectors. Businesses with expertise in network services and capabilities to fulfil technical requirements would be well-suited for future similar tender opportunities. The buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, aims to engage SMEs in such processes, offering avenues for smaller businesses to contribute to and benefit from public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

BT E-Line Service Connection

Notice Description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARDED CONTRACT AND NOT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPETITION** This requirement is for the increase of bandwidth to existing BT lines. This requirement has been sourced under a single source action under PCR Regulation 32 (2) (b) ii - where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for the reasons of competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-113966f4-c723-4388-8a90-82822588fcda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7744ba-e873-4532-b304-7d7b22312aa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,058 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,058 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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