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10GB Managed Wave Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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03 Jan 2018 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions conducted a procurement process for the "10GB Managed Wave Service," which serves to connect the Spring Park and Cody Data Centres. This contract falls under the networks industry category and is valued at £38,930. The procurement was initiated with a tender process that concluded on 1st November 2017, and the awarded contract began on 1st December 2017, running until 30th November 2019. The location of service delivery spans across various jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those providing telecommunications and network solutions, to expand their services within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they can deliver innovative solutions and offerings that meet the needs of public bodies like the Department for Work and Pensions. Companies with capabilities in managed network services may find this procurement process beneficial to tap into the growing demand for advanced connectivity solutions within the government framework.

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Notice Title

10GB Managed Wave Service

Notice Description

10GB Managed Wave Service, connecting the Spring Park and Cody Data Centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4572f5d0-3dcd-4471-a35c-9f69a0e3f4ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3849e78c-3351-42ef-a3cc-3d51260a0626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£38,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 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
Anthony Roberts
Contact Email
psn.procurement@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS

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