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Provision of 10GB_ISP_Link (NPT Corsham)

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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03 Mar 2025 at 17:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement for the "Provision of 10GB_ISP_Link (NPT Corsham)" project, classified under the Telecommunications network industry category. This public contract, valued at £60,683.71, involves the provision of an Optical Core Circuit from Newport to Corsham. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th January 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028. The awarded supplier is British Telecommunications PLC.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those with the capacity to deliver large-scale network infrastructure projects. Companies capable of providing high-speed data links and network services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although this contract was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, similar projects may still foster partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with larger enterprises like British Telecommunications PLC, thus enabling smaller companies to gain valuable experience and establish a presence in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 10GB_ISP_Link (NPT Corsham)

Notice Description

Provision of Optical Core Circuit from Newport to Corsham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39971023-996e-46a1-af11-77749dcc2419
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58be53b-cc9c-4f7c-8bb0-5b5c951ac671
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,683 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,683 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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