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GCF Connection

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2017 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GCF Connection has been completed, with the contract awarded by Cheshire East Council, situated in Sandbach, England. This procurement falls under the 'Networks' industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method, resulting in a total contract value of £16,200. The contract was officially awarded on 31 March 2017, with the operational period spanning from 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. The tender was initiated as part of ensuring continuity of service while alternative arrangements are considered.

This opportunity primarily benefits businesses with capabilities in providing network-related goods and services, particularly those that can support the requirements of local government contracts. Although the contract has been awarded to Vodafone Limited, firms specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, technical solutions, or consultancy services may find future opportunities through similar contracts and tenders issued by local agencies such as Cheshire East Council.

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Notice Title

GCF Connection

Notice Description

*THIS HAS BEEN AWARDED* The council has awarded the contract for its GCF connection to ensure continuity of service whilst alternative arrnagements are considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fa6a044-4a00-429a-808a-142045cd92e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d53887-3c28-45b1-b944-6ba809733b6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
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

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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