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Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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13 May 2021 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Secure VPN into Cloud Datacentre" project, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, involves the provision of Microsoft Express Route services within the telecommunications industry. The contract is located in Newport, UK, and was awarded on 1st May 2021, with a total contract value of £62,530 and a minimum value of £60,000. The contract period commenced on 7th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 6th May 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, marked as a limited procurement process, and the tender period officially ended on 9th March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on telecommunications services, particularly those offering secure networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing avenues for growth and collaboration. Businesses with expertise in cloud connectivity and related services can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position, particularly as the contract progresses over its three-year duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure VPN in to Cloud Datacentre

Notice Description

Microsoft Express Route service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b99af73d-7de5-49bd-9267-ba084bad469a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e62d47-c9c1-4c2c-bc04-363b500fab8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2021 - 6 May 2024 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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