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Fixed Lines Discovery

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Jan 2022 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Fixed Lines Discovery" contract was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the telecommunications network industry. This tender involved an audit/survey of the PSTN estate with a total contract value of £247,426.72, under a selective procurement method called "Call-off from a framework agreement." The contract is designed to run from 17 January 2022 until 16 April 2022, with the tender period having ended on 17 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that offer services related to data network management, telecommunications, and computer auditing. Companies with expertise in providing support services in these areas could leverage this tender to expand their operations and increase their market presence, capitalising on the growing demand for efficient communication networks.

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Notice Title

Fixed Lines Discovery

Notice Description

Audit/Survey of PSTN estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1259c0cb-f3e4-40c9-884b-f762bf6779e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6059e90-33b6-48e3-bcd8-b8822ed8ba5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,426 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,426 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 16 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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