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2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

OFGEM

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29 Sep 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services" was initiated by Ofgem, a UK contracting authority based in London. This tender falls under the services category, specifically wide area network services. The contract involves providing network connections between London and Glasgow, with a total contract value of £339,265.18. The tender timeline set the deadline for submissions on 7th April 2022 and the contract period spans from 12th September 2022 to 11th September 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering network services, to compete for a contract with Ofgem. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender is suitable for SMEs. Companies specialising in network infrastructure and services, with capabilities in linking locations like London and Glasgow, are well-positioned to pursue this procurement opportunity. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing transparency and equal opportunities for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

Notice Description

Ofgem operates IaaS data centre services to host their IT infrastructure. These data centres, currently provided by Tier 1 third-party network provider, are located in 2 data zones to provide a resilient operation that support the MPLS service connecting Ofgem locations at London and Glasgow. This contract is for an organisation to deliver network connection to/from London and Glasgow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32edb54-e4d1-4f24-9835-401b906e937d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe210afa-cc6d-4c9c-8fa0-d93ebdbe03af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£339,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£339,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2025 3-4 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Allan Weir
Contact Email
allan.weir@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

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
TLI London, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLL TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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