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Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/23/153

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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11 Oct 2023 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business for the provision of Densewave Circuits with an estimated value of £113,185.86. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 8th November 2023 and end on 31st August 2026. The procurement process was initiated on 4th October 2023, and the contract was awarded on 5th October 2023. The services procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under the CPV code 32427000 for Network systems. The contract pertains to connecting sites in Morriston, Swansea Vale, and Fforestfach in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender for Densewave Circuits by DVLA can present valuable business opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in network system services. Businesses adept at providing DWDM fibre optic solutions can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and enhance connectivity solutions for clients. The procurement method used, selective with a call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a structured approach to engaging suppliers with relevant capabilities. The contract period spanning over three years provides a stable environment for the successful bidder to establish a long-term partnership with DVLA, contributing to business growth and service excellence within the network systems industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/23/153

Notice Description

DVLA requires the DWDM fibre optic solution (Densewave) to provide connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale and Fforestfach, sites at a band width which ensures there is no constraints to the business or any risk to the integrity of data/services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25646353-55b1-4d77-bdae-01a942cb362f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ebfbfe-8fd3-48f5-8518-376b8eae8812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,185 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
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

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