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Short Haul Data Service

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of The West Of England has completed the procurement process for the "Short Haul Data Service" contract, classified under the communications network industry (CPV code 32412000). This five-year contract, valued at £55,293.55, entails providing a 10Gb SHDS between Bristol locations BS16 1QY and BS16 1DD. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract starting on 17th December 2024 and concluding on 18th December 2029. The process utilised the BSV/SS procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th December 2024 and the contract award published on 5th February 2025. The main location for this contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialised in providing advanced communications networks. BT Plc, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the capability needed to deliver on such high-bandwidth data service requirements. Companies in the telecommunications and IT infrastructure sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, owing to the technical expertise and resources required. Engaging in such public procurement processes allows businesses to secure long-term partnerships and enhance their portfolio with reputable clients like the University Of The West Of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Haul Data Service

Notice Description

10Gb SHDS Between BS16 1QY and BS16 1DD - five year contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ecfbc7a-18a7-422d-bf90-fe4e661f5728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb54628-fc81-46f6-b14e-4074b086dde2
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 - BSV/SS
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,293 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2029 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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