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Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council recently completed a procurement process for their "Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution," focusing on telecommunications networks. The buying organisation, located in Bournemouth, sought a provider to maintain its legacy phone networks until their transition is complete by January 2027. The procurement fell under the CPV code 32412100 for telecommunications networks, with a total contract value of £300,000. This process followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 July 2025 and the contract period spanning from 28 August 2025 to 27 August 2026. The award was made to British Telecommunication PLC, a large-scale supplier, and was published on 18 September 2025.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications network services. Firms with expertise in legacy system management and a readiness to facilitate technological transitions could benefit from engaging in similar future procurements, especially those focused on public sector clients like local councils. Although this specific opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, such organisations with substantial experience in analogous projects may find potential growth by positioning themselves for future tenders in this industry category in the South West of England.

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Notice Title

Pre-Digital Phone Lines Solution

Notice Description

The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is being turned off by the revised closure date of January 2027. The Council requires a provider to support its legacy networks during the transition to new technology. Additional information: Direct Award: Lot 4a: Analogue Telephony Framework Network Services 3 (RM6116)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2031c704-e340-44da-ba3d-46fdf7fd0aed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411d07e-12e3-4b6a-b800-804f5a9447b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2026 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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