Award

Network Services 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2019 at 08:59

TenderAmendment

22 Jan 2019 at 12:32

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2019 at 10:42

TenderAmendment

10 Jan 2019 at 09:28

TenderAmendment

10 Dec 2018 at 09:24

TenderAmendment

10 Dec 2018 at 09:18

Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The "Network Services 2" tender, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aims to provide a comprehensive framework for telecommunications and network services to the entire UK Public Sector and associated entities. The contract, valued at £5 billion, is classified under several categories, including telecommunications services and equipment. The procurement method is open, adhering to an open procedure above the threshold. The deadline for submissions was on 31 January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 10 July 2019 and concluding on 9 July 2023, allowing significant time for service delivery during its 4-year duration.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services. Companies offering solutions in areas such as data access, mobile and traditional telephony, video conferencing, and security services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing the diversity and competitiveness of the bidding process within this large-scale public procurement project.

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Notice Title

Network Services 2

Notice Description

The framework is for the provision of telecommunications and network services and can be used by the whole of the UK Public Sector and their associated bodies & agencies, the Voluntary Sector, Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the Public Sector delivering services of a public nature. The following Services will be made available under 10 Lots: Data access; Local connectivity; Traditional telephony; Inbound telephony; Mobile voice and data; Paging and alerting; Video conferencing; Audio conferencing; Radio; and Security and surveillance. The scope includes: Services which provide the main functionality of a Lot; associated technology, equipment and solutions and optional goods and services that enhance, supplement or support the delivery of the Services; and services delivered over the public internet, private networks, the PSN and/or the HSCN. See VI.3 and bid pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b76c55-e004-4868-a798-1fb1aa0ba225
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

45000000 - Construction work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2023 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0HS
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEE SUPPLIER LIST ATTACHMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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