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Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)" project, classified under the 'Networks' industry category (CPV 32400000). The contract, valued at £2,940,000, was awarded to Talk Straight Ltd, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement process reached the award stage on 16 January 2026, following the tender's conclusion on 5 October 2025. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2031. This procurement followed an 'Other' method within the services category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in network and internet services, to grow their business by partnering with local governments. The contract's longevity ensures a stable income stream, and those businesses equipped to deliver high-quality internet connectivity services will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such public procurement processes allows businesses to enhance their portfolios, increase their market presence, and build strategic relationships with government bodies like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)

Notice Description

Internet Connectivity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-834016ae-1335-4faa-b567-5db28992aa09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384efa0-2b28-4b1b-828b-e74b3ed31d81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,940,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,940,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALK STRAIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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