Award

Transfer of Analogue Lines

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2022 at 11:19

Award Notice
Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 08:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Transfer of Analogue Lines." This project involves maintaining up to 221 PSTN exchange lines and is classified under the telecommunications industry category, specifically focusing on communication equipment. The contract was published on 23rd November 2021, with quotations invited before the deadline of 7th December 2021. The contract period spans from 31st January 2022 to 30th January 2023, with a total value of £73,000, awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, who have committed to maintaining the existing services while transition plans to SIP lines are implemented.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector. Businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those experienced in maintaining PSTN or replacing analogue systems with modern services, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The focus on a locally delivered service in the West Midlands enhances the potential for local suppliers to engage with the council's needs and grow their presence by showcasing their expertise in both service delivery and customer support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transfer of Analogue Lines

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council is seeking quotations for the supply and maintenance of up to 221 PSTN exchange Lines (Business lines). The Council have a number of Business Exchange lines (BEL) and standard analogue phone lines that need to be maintained for 12 months whilst a project to move them to SIP lines takes place. Suppliers are invited to provide costs to either maintain existing PSTN services or to install a replacement analogue service with the same features. Additional information: For further information and to register an interest please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6a8ae463-334c-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-207b8238-63fc-418d-8683-649215e6248b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12230bd1-6b46-4f33-b0e0-1fbdc25e7f22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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