Award

Freephone Line

HS2

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Award

17 Dec 2018 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved HS2, located in Birmingham, which awarded a contract titled "Freephone Line" to Vodafone Limited. The contract, concerning the telephone network industry, was initiated via a direct procurement method defined as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 3rd December 2018, with a contract period starting from the same date and running until 2nd December 2022. The contract's value was approximately £36,969. The official award notice was published on 17th December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and services sectors. Companies specialising in similar service provisions or telecommunications infrastructure may find this an advantageous competition to enter as HS2 continues to seek efficient communication solutions. Such businesses could leverage this award to establish a presence in future procurement processes linked to large-scale organisations like HS2.

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Notice Title

Freephone Line

Notice Description

A contract award to Vodafone for the provision of a Freephone line service for a period of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-455872f7-064a-4313-931a-74d9624ba158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2bc831-f924-481d-9eff-a62c83e38d86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,969 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2022 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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