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Provision of GPRS Enabled SIM Cards

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed a tendering process for the "Provision of GPRS Enabled SIM Cards" required by the Department for Transport (DfT). This procurement falls under the data equipment category and involves procuring approximately 300 SIM cards for use in the Department's Automatic Traffic Counters, which record vehicle data for statistical analysis. The contract, valued at £90,000, commenced on 9th May 2016 and is set to end on 8th May 2020. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, with the tender process reaching its end date on 20th April 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and data services. Companies capable of supplying GPRS-enabled devices and services could benefit from engaging in future opportunities linked to this contract. Given the requirement for specific technological capabilities, businesses with established infrastructure and expertise in data equipment and telecommunications services are best positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of GPRS Enabled SIM Cards

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) had a requirement to procure approximately 300 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Enabled SIM Cards for use on the Departments current network of Automatic Traffic Counters (ATCs). These ATCs are used to record vehicle by vehicle data relating to vehicle volumes and speeds for use in the Department's statistical analyses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a812fca0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff68b3b2-fdda-4868-8aaf-d89dd1ccb85c
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32580000 - Data equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2016 - 8 May 2020 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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