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MPLS Network Rental

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2023 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the MPLS Network Rental service, which involves a hierarchical model with 1 BT Exchange, 2 Datacentres, and 30 end sites. The procurement method used was Other - CCS RM3808 Framework - Network Services 2. The tender period ended on January 13, 2023, with a contract period from January 21, 2023, to January 20, 2026. The total contract value is £267,000 in GBP, with the minimum value set at £266,500 in GBP. The procurement was for information technology services in the CPV category with the main procurement category being services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing information technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the procurement process indicated suitability for SMEs. The Bedford Borough Council in England acted as the buying organization, awarding the contract to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES. Businesses interested in network services and technology-related solutions can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and collaborate with the public sector.

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Notice Title

MPLS Network Rental

Notice Description

MPLS network comprising of 1 BT Exchange, 2 Datacentres and 30 end sites. The overall design is based on a hierarchical model and includes a resilient 1Gbps core ring with scalability to support 10Gbps in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cbd8dd0-e258-48d9-a6e0-3efb07f0a3a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b9710a-405a-4b1e-adce-a8d54607b12f
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 - CCS RM3808 Framework - Network Services 2
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£267,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,506 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2026 3-4 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leon Clancy
Contact Email
leon.clancy@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234276626

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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