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Provision of Densewave Circuits

DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE

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Award

14 Sep 2020 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the DVLA Commercial Services Directorate, involves the contracting of "Provision of Densewave Circuits," focusing on providing connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale, and Fforestfach in the Networks category. This award marks the completion of the tender process, with the contract valued at £79,428.66. The contract is set to commence on 28th September 2020 and will run for one year, with an option for an extension. The tender period concluded on 9th September 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in fibre optic solutions and network connectivity. The successful bidder, Virgin Media Business, highlights the potential for large organisations with experience in providing high-bandwidth data services to meet the needs established in this procurement. Other suppliers with strong capabilities in similar technology solutions may also find opportunities to compete in future tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Densewave Circuits

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. The contract has been awarded on a 1 year contract duration with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e67d0f1-4d7c-4b24-afba-0c82b8c242ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34146925-fd71-4e67-973c-06a345a79a9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE
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

Notice Documents

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