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LPS ICT - Dark fibre connection

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2022 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council as the buying organisation, seeking a service contract titled "LPS ICT - Dark fibre connection". This project falls under the industry category of computer network services and is located in the North West region of England. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award, and it is currently at the Award stage. The contract period is set from 20th December 2021 to 10th November 2022, with a contract value of £17,970. The tender was published on 4th March 2022, reflecting its completion status.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly SMEs that can provide computer network solutions. The focus on a dark fibre connection suggests demand for innovative telecommunications infrastructure, making this an appealing tender for firms with expertise in advanced network services. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality connectivity solutions are well-suited to compete for this procurement, potentially leading to further business growth in a competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS ICT - Dark fibre connection

Notice Description

Dark fibre connection between Lancashire University and Telecity, Manchester. Order No 321706886.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb759bef-c56d-412c-811c-21b74490e719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3ee6d2-dc25-4fc0-b56f-f6168ae10256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 10 Nov 2022 6-12 months
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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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