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Internet Connectivity & Services Provider

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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03 Dec 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has recently awarded a contract for Internet Connectivity & Services provision, valued at £600,000, aimed at enhancing connectivity across various Forestry England and Forest Services sites. The procurement process followed an open tender method and culminated on November 10, 2021, with the contract officially starting on November 23, 2021, and set to conclude on November 22, 2026. The buying organisation is located at 620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, especially those specialising in internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is well-suited for their capabilities. Companies that can deliver reliable internet solutions across a diverse range of locations, including British Overseas Territories and the UK, would be ideal candidates to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Internet Connectivity & Services Provider

Notice Description

We will be awarding a contract for an internet connectivity and services provision across a range of Forestry England and Forest Services sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c7d18d3-1a6e-45fa-950c-2f7054a1e9ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4a3223-9844-4794-97fe-1267d273736b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2026 Over 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arran.price@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERBERUS NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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