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Network and Telephone Connectivity

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for "Network and Telephone Connectivity" services, covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and several territories. The procurement falls under the Internet service providers (ISP) industry category, with a focus on telecommunications and network services. The process, conducted through a restricted procedure, resulted in awarding contracts on 8th November 2024, spanning a five-year period starting from this date, with an option to extend for an additional three years. These contracts were divided into three lots, with a combined value of £4,423,311 GBP, and are aimed at enhancing corporate internet connectivity, wide area network services, and communication technology infrastructure. The tendering process concluded on 21st June 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale telecommunications and network solution providers, as evidenced by the involvement of companies like GCI Network Solutions Ltd and Maintel Europe Ltd. With the awarded contracts providing avenues for multi-year engagements and substantial financial outlays, businesses capable of offering state-of-the-art network and communication solutions are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement aligns with the strategic expansion and modernisation of communications infrastructure, offering participating businesses a platform to establish or bolster their presence in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network and Telephone Connectivity

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded contracts under a CCS framework for Network and Telephone Connectivity services. The contracts are divided into the following lots: - Corporate Internet and 3rd Party Connectivity Services for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS350,094 (total five-year cost). - Wide Area Network connectivity including CCTV connectivity for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS3,508,526 (total five-year cost). - Unified Communications and contact Centre technology for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS564,691 (total five-year cost)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-535baef4-f175-402e-afa4-02537bd54cdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3746ddaa-63e7-461e-9b61-d0c1b66ccbf8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64211000 - Public-telephone services

64211100 - Local telephone services

64211200 - Long distance telephone services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64215000 - IP telephone services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,423,311 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,423,311 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2029 Over 5 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

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