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SDX Equinix Data Centres - Virgin

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Feb 2023 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for the provision of circuits and connections into the Data Centres. The contract value is £23,599.92, with a contract period from January 29, 2023, to January 28, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 28, 2023.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in providing network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this tender. Businesses with expertise in networking and data centre solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions based in London, England, acted as the buying organisation, with Virgin Media Business Limited winning the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDX Equinix Data Centres - Virgin

Notice Description

Provision of circuits and connections into the Data Centres.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1975ae8-e569-4413-9d3e-9715e06b74fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e249163e-eab3-4248-9951-fba3866276bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,599 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2023 - 28 Jan 2024 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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