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SAS 4G Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 Dec 2021 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently completed a tender for the "SAS 4G Service" aimed at providing high-speed 4G multi-SIM connection devices as part of its Rapid Sites programme. This contract, classified under the services category for Networks, had a total budget of £500,000 with a minimum value of £30,233.86. The procurement process was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the tender period ending on 23 April 2021 and the contract period commencing on 24 May 2021, concluding on 23 May 2023. The delivery addresses for this service encompassed various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and networking sectors, particularly those specialising in high-speed connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders. The focus on flexible 4G connection solutions indicates a growing demand for innovative service providers capable of meeting modern connectivity needs across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

SAS 4G Service

Notice Description

Contract to provide high-speed 4G multi-SIM connection peplink devices as part of the Rapid Sites programme for DWP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a35735c-9340-4119-adbd-23751b0bc768
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,233 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 23 May 2023 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.manchester@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

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