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AwardUpdate

20 May 2021 at 16:27

Award

27 Nov 2019 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process highlighted is for an Internet Connectivity solution conducted by Highways England Company Limited. The tender, titled "Internet Connectivity," falls under the services category with a CPV classification of internet network (ID: 32412110). It encompasses the delivery of internet services across the United Kingdom and its associated territories. The procurement method is selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has been marked as complete, with an awarded contract value of £6,700,000. Key dates include the contract period from 26 July 2019 to 25 July 2023, and the tender period closed on 13 May 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large telecommunications and IT service providers aiming to expand their offerings in internet connectivity. Firms with the capacity to deliver scalable connectivity solutions across diverse geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future similar contracts. The awarded supplier, KCOM Group PLC, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation likely to succeed in this arena, making it essential for other businesses in the sector to consider partnerships or enhancements to their service capabilities to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Internet connectivity solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9889d6eb-f513-4f88-a25d-341a2a2d0c24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7266e227-0a85-4207-b711-61c08c090d44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2023 4-5 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
National Highways Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCOM Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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