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Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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06 Aug 2019 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract titled "Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits," aimed at maintaining telecommunications equipment. This procurement falls under the telecommunications category and was valued at £95,582.96. The direct award process concluded with the contract period starting on 1st August 2019 and ending on 31st July 2020. The award notice was published on 6th August 2019, with the tender period closing on 15th May 2019. The execution of this contract took place in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and support services for telecommunications equipment. Successful firms would likely be larger enterprises capable of managing substantial contracts, as this specific procurement was awarded directly to Virgin Media, indicating a focus on established suppliers with proven capabilities in this field.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e195b8-4ef3-4a64-b286-31c7f0e00456
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9af9d4-fa8b-4fef-ad8f-5571cc3b4fcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,582 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,582 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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