Award

Virgin Media Circuit Renewals

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 12:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process titled "Virgin Media Circuit Renewals" within the telecommunication industry category. This award, valued at £48,650.86, pertains to the Virgin 10GB WAN Service, specifically addressing the Coventry Campus WAN circuit to AQL DC. The procurement was executed through a direct method, using a single tender action below the threshold. The tender process concluded on 30th August 2024, with the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. The delivery location is Coventry, with the postal code CV15FB.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, especially those positioned as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Coventry University is a notable institution within the region, and securing such a contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation. The direct procurement approach favours SMEs, providing a streamlined process for obtaining substantial contracts without extensive competition. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality telecommunication services and infrastructure solutions would be particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Media Circuit Renewals

Notice Description

Virgin 10GB WAN Service, Coventry Campus WAN circuit to AQL DC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30a0ddf0-51be-4f5f-b7fb-f5122e73a7a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6560c8-d85a-4cb8-bac9-1ddaeea77fb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-30a0ddf0-51be-4f5f-b7fb-f5122e73a7a5-2024-12-16T12:31:59Z",
    "date": "2024-12-16T12:31:59Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-30a0ddf0-51be-4f5f-b7fb-f5122e73a7a5",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SC-1461-24-TH",
        "title": "Virgin Media Circuit Renewals",
        "description": "Virgin 10GB WAN Service, Coventry Campus WAN circuit to AQL DC",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32000000",
            "description": "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CV15FB"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 48650.86,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-30T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/AnUx84x7",
            "name": "Coventry University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Coventry University",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/AnUx84x7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Priory Street",
                "locality": "COVENTRY",
                "postalCode": "CV15FB",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "bux280@coventry.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01785381",
            "name": "Virgin Media Business Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Virgin Media Business Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01785381"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "500 Brook Drive, Reading, RG2 6UU"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/AnUx84x7",
        "name": "Coventry University"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-30a0ddf0-51be-4f5f-b7fb-f5122e73a7a5-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-08-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-12-16T12:31:58Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 48650.86,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01785381",
                    "name": "Virgin Media Business Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6560c8-d85a-4cb8-bac9-1ddaeea77fb8",
                    "datePublished": "2024-12-16T12:31:58Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}