Award

Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

12 Jan 2021 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England recently completed a tender process titled "Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config," aimed at purchasing data services for up to 150,000 routers. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72300000, was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £268,800. The contract period spans from 11 December 2020 to 31 July 2021. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2 December 2020 and the award date on 11 December 2020, with the award notice published on 12 January 2021.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data services sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of SIM cards and router technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, given the purchasing authority's openness to engaging different suppliers under this framework. Companies capable of supplying 2G, UMTS, HSDPA, LTE, and 4G technology would be well-suited to compete for future contracts related to similar projects.

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Notice Title

Wave 2 - Data, SIM & Config

Notice Description

Purchase of data provision for up to 150,000 routers with technology types including support of 2G/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA/LTE/4G. Initial order of 5,000 single network SIMs and sufficient roaming SIMs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf5f6b-676b-43c3-b425-ae92a84acab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABZORB GROUP

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