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2023-050 Direct Internet Access

OFGEM

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18 Oct 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "2023-050 Direct Internet Access" was awarded to Commsworld Limited by Ofgem. Ofgem, based in London, England, initiated this selective procurement for Internet network services. The contract period starts on September 18, 2023, and ends on September 17, 2026. The tender period ended on January 1, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in networking, internet software development, IT services, and internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing diversified internet access services to various locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom, should consider competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2023-050 Direct Internet Access

Notice Description

Direct Internet Access (DIA) to the Internet from 2 Head Office Locations - The provision of 2 fully diversely provided non contended Internet facing circuits with Ethernet Demarcation Devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a49133e6-35b2-4877-be62-a99e7c6196be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dbe724-89d3-46a0-82ee-2d7827aaaebd
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,904 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,904 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2026 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMSWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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