Award

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2020 at 14:37

Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2019 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited is currently in the award stage of procurement for the "Internet Service Provider (ISP)" contract. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Internet and intranet software packages, has an estimated annual spend of approximately £60,000 over a contract period of three years, commencing on 24th February 2020. Interested suppliers had until 17:00 on 9th December 2019 to submit their documentation, with the contract being awarded in the week commencing 16th December 2019. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for internet service providers, particularly those that can offer robust services capable of supporting high-demand events at a major convention centre. Businesses that specialise in scalable internet solutions, including high-speed connectivity and resilient support frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers will have the chance to showcase their ability to offer immediate technical support, which is vital for the dynamic events landscape that Manchester Central operates within.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Notice Description

Manchester Central is currently looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Estimated annual spend is circa PS60k and the Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 24th February 2020. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide * 2x 1Gbps internet connections with the option to increase to 10Gbps in the future * Internet connections must be separate and enter the building at different locations * 60x public IP addresses * Automatic failover between connections sharing the same public IP address range Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to any last minute issues including 24/7 technical support Additional information: Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk If you are interested in the opportunity please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be at 17:00 on Monday 9th December 2019. It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded w.c. 16th December 2019 with a contract start date of 24th February 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk. Please state the tender code in the email subject.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534d5507-5fdc-4525-bfdb-4a0aeadcd4d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9b9509-c016-457e-a4bf-1ba66d60d14e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2023 3-4 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
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Naylor
Contact Email
procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Contact Phone
0161 827 7668

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3GX
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)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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