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Provision of Densewave Circuits

DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE

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12 Oct 2020 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the DVLA Commercial Services Directorate, which is based in Morriston, Swansea. The project titled "Provision of Densewave Circuits" falls under the industry category of Networks and has been awarded with a total value of £79,428.66. The tender process was initiated on 29 September 2020, and the contract has a duration of one year with the option for an extension, commencing from 7 October 2020 to 31 August 2021. The procurement method followed was categorized as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the telecommunications and network services industry, particularly those specialising in fibre optic solutions. Companies with experience in providing connectivity and data services, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, thereby fostering business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Densewave Circuits

Notice Description

The DWDM Fibre optic solution (DenseWave) provides connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale and Fforestfach, at a band width which ensures there is no constraints to the business or any risk to the integrity of data/services. Without this service there will be no connectivity between the Swansea sites for storage replication. The contract has been awarded on a 1 year contract duration with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cf43eee-a43b-433c-8fc6-aec2a59d96c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de00a12-1da5-4b16-a6b5-44d316fceefb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 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
DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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