Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for IT services, specifically data circuits connecting the three Cornwall Innovation Centres. This procurement falls under the data transmission services category. The contract was awarded on 1st August 2024 and covers a period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. This was a direct procurement under a single tender action, valued at £43,811.56. The project location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and telecommunications services to establish their capabilities with notable institutions like the University of Plymouth. Companies that can provide high-quality data transmission services, even if currently rated below large-scale enterprises, may find such opportunities beneficial for growth and future tenders. However, given the procurement was conducted via a single tender action, only the specified supplier, National Grid Telecoms Ltd, was considered in this instance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Data Circuits connecting the three Cornwall Innovation Centres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bf040ce-d06d-4f7e-bbe2-2770df97f744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea085e78-34e1-4425-bdc5-9c0105e4b439
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72318000 - Data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,811 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,811 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID TELECOMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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