Tender

Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity." This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry and is being conducted in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st February 2022. The total contract value is £400,000, and it will be split into three lots, requiring that lots one and two be awarded to the same supplier, while lot three may be awarded independently. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, including network maintenance and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is categorised as suitable for them. Companies offering SIP trunk connectivity or related optional goods and services will also find this tender relevant, making it an ideal competition for innovative providers in the telecommunications sector looking to expand their business footprint through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance with Optional Goods and Services as well as a single provider contract for the provision of SIP Trunk Connectivity under the Open Procedure. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. This is a services and optional goods Contract being procured under the Open procedure. This Contract will be split into 3 lots. Lot 1 and 2 must be awarded to the same supplier. Lot 3 can be awarded independently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-377013da-d82d-4335-85a8-7c5111e54a9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c67a97-879c-4bfb-bf9e-1faa3b4dc419
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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