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Data Cabling

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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25 Jan 2019 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) conducted a public procurement process for a project involving the installation of data cabling, specifically Brand Rex CAT6 cabling, across their offices in Manchester and London, as well as repairs to existing infrastructure. The tender, labelled MT214607 and classified under the CPV code for computer cabling installation, had a total contract value of £250,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender phase concluding on 3rd August 2018. The awarded contract period spans from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those that specialise in data and telecommunications services or cabling installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the GMC's encouragement of SME participation. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in managing large-scale cabling projects and possess the necessary technical capabilities will find potential for growth in this area, particularly in the regions of Scotland, North West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Cabling

Notice Description

The GMC have a requirement for a data cabling supplier that can install new Brand Rex CAT6 data cabling from patch panels in our in-house data centres to our main office floors, and to repair damage to existing cables. We have an in-house data centre in our offices in Manchester at 3 Hardman St and St James's Buildings, and in our London office on 350 Euston Rd. We have much smaller data centres in our devolved offices, each housing one cabinet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94722f37-f747-44b1-a071-1de2425182b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc84d8dc-14fc-4ce7-9d31-e5551a3c571b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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