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Addition of Canary Wharf site to IPVPN

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2019 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The competitive procurement process, initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, aims to enhance internet networking services through the addition of a Canary Wharf site to the existing IPVPN. This contract, valued at £89,948, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet network provision. The procurement process adopted a direct method, specifically a single tender action, which was open until 5th November 2018. The contract was awarded on 6th November 2018, with the service provision set to commence the following day and run until 1st February 2020, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in internet services and network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering robust network solutions would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, which reflect a trend towards direct engagement in service procurement processes. Potential participants should focus on demonstrating their expertise in implementing effective internet network solutions, especially in urban settings like London, to leverage similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Addition of Canary Wharf site to IPVPN

Notice Description

Provision of new circuits to enable CMA IT to install the network infrastructure for the new office which is expected in late July 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb95cc53-c42b-42b8-aa1e-64cb2ea6b8c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe4527f-7e94-4d4f-9122-b89684a1384d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2018 - 1 Feb 2020 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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