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Network Services

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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23 Dec 2020 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has awarded a contract for Network Services, specifically aimed at establishing a network circuit between data centres and PPF offices. This contract is valued at £243,804 and has an initial term of 12 months, with the option for a further 12 months. The procurement process employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 18 August 2020. The services will be delivered primarily in London and Wales, with the contract period set to run from 15 October 2020 to 14 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network and communications services. Companies that can provide robust network infrastructure and support, particularly those with experience in servicing public sector contracts, are well-positioned to compete. With the contract's sizeable value, firms looking to expand their operations in the UK, particularly in technology and telecommunications, may find this an advantageous prospect for growth.

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Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

Network circuit between Data centres and PPF offices. This contract has an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The overall contract value (including the extension option) is PS243,804.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e7333fa-4776-433c-99d0-a4daaf0c7508
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d679ea-933a-4391-ad28-cbfa49cf5ecc
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
Catalogue purchase
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

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,804 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,804 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLL Wales

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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