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Network Access Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 May 2021 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for "Network Access Services", focusing on services within the networks industry category. The tender, conducted as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £22,800,000. Key dates include the contract period running from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026, and the tender period ended on 6 April 2020. The delivery addresses encompass various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and European locations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in WAN services, particularly those that can provide both MPLS network access and internet access circuits. Companies aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector, especially those capable of delivering large-scale network solutions, may find this tender particularly attractive. Given the substantial value, firms with experience in providing telecommunication services or similar infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this domain.

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Notice Title

Network Access Services

Notice Description

The Network Access Service will deliver WAN Services, including both private (MPLS) network access services, where required (to be eventually deprecated), and internet access circuits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-390948bb-9f9d-40dd-af8e-0f132971a03b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf00afe2-d9ca-40cc-bbba-adeaebedb3ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£22,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2026 Over 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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