Tender

Data Cabling

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a supplier for a data cabling project titled "Data Cabling" with a total contract value of £250,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The tender process is currently in the active phase, with the tender period set to close on 29 July 2022. The project will involve installations at GMC's data centres in Manchester and London, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2022, lasting until 31 August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in data network infrastructure. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly accessible, as the GMC encourages participation from these organisations. Companies with expertise in installing and repairing data cabling, especially those familiar with Brand Rex (Leviton) CAT6 systems, will be well-suited to compete for this contract across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

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Notice Title

Data Cabling

Notice Description

The GMC have a requirement for a data cabling supplier that can install new Brand Rex (Leviton) CAT6 data cabling from patch panels in our in-house data centres to our main office floors, and to repair damage to existing cables. We have an in-house data centre in our offices in Manchester at 3 Hardman St and St James's Buildings, and in our London office on 350 Euston Rd. We have much smaller Comms rooms in our devolved offices, each housing one cabinet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d291201-27e8-4bb9-9d12-af111737290e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e30231-2f12-4e0e-94c3-bfbc8cf950da
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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