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Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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25 Nov 2022 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract to VIrgin Media Business for the provision of Densewave Circuits. The contract, titled "Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126", falls under the industry category of Networks and Telecommunications facilities. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st August 2022, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2022 and ending on 31st August 2023. The contracting parties are DVLA and VIrgin Media Business, located in Swansea and Reading, respectively.

This awarded contract presents growth opportunities for businesses that provide network and telecommunications solutions. Companies specialising in dense wave division multiplexing technologies and network connectivity services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract duration until August 2023 allows for stability and potential for long-term business relationships. As the contract involves providing critical connectivity services between Swansea sites, businesses with strong expertise in delivering reliable and seamless network solutions are likely to excel in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126

Notice Description

The DWDM Fibre optic solution (DenseWave) provides connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale and Fforestfach, at a band width which ensures there is no constraints to the business or any risk to the integrity of data/services. Without this service there will be no connectivity between the Swansea sites for storage replication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56568ce1-4662-43ce-9536-bf0092e85bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408ae128-f710-4963-b06a-caf65b17d0c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,714 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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