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Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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22 Oct 2024 at 14:59

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25 Apr 2024 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund recently completed a selective procurement process for the "Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE" contract, which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract involves activities such as the relocation of IPVPN, bandwidth upgrades and downgrades, and IP range increases across locations including Croydon, Cannon Street, and Crown Hosting Data Centre. The procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract term originally set for three years and subsequently extended by 12 months, resulting in an end date of 14th October 2025. The total contract value is £252,504 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for entities capable of managing large-scale IT network projects. While the main supplier for this contract is Virgin Media Business Limited, the nature of the work being performed—network circuit management, IP range modifications, and bandwidth adjustments—presents subcontracting opportunities for firms specialising in specific aspects of network and IT infrastructure services. Larger firms with the capability to work in diverse geographical locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond, would find such contracts well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE

Notice Description

RM3808 Network Services - WAN Network Circuits - This contract is for three years for circuits required between Croydon, Cannon Street and Crown Hosting Data Centre. Activity required on the circuits includes relocation of IPVPN, upgrade of NE bandwidth, downgrade of IPVPN bandwidth, upgrade DIA, increase of IP range and three renewals like-for-like. Notice updated to reflect option executed to extend term for a final 12 months. Overall value included that option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3be1c00a-9494-417c-81ba-44c02c973c2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219333b8-73b0-4c82-8f90-008b8f200430
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,504 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2025 4-5 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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