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Dedicated Internet Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Dedicated Internet Services contract has been officially completed by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England. The procurement is classified under the Networks industry category, with additional classifications covering telecommunications equipment and IT services. This contract was initiated through a tender process via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808, focusing on Local Connectivity Services. The tender used a selective procurement method which involves call-offs from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £167,794.37, commenced on 1st June 2022 and is set to end on 31st May 2027. Exponential-E Limited has been awarded this contract, providing managed internet network services for The National Archives’ site in Kew.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in networking solutions and IT services. Companies that are adept at providing reliable internet network services and have experience in operating within established frameworks will find this lucrative, given its long-term nature and substantial contract value. While large-scale businesses like Exponential-E Limited have been successful, the tender also indicated a suitability for SMEs, suggesting that small to medium enterprises with robust and reliable service offerings could competitively engage in similar procurement processes. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the networks and telecommunications sector should certainly consider entering such framework-led agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dedicated Internet Services

Notice Description

The objective of this tender exercise is to procure a supplier to provide a fully managed reliable and efficient Dedicated Internet Network Service for our Public and partner Internet service at its one site based in Kew via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808 NETWORK SERVICES 2, LOT 2: LOCAL CONNECTIVITY SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf8b885-86f5-42e9-8bb1-c025412686f3
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,794 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,794 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2027 Over 5 years
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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