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Provision of Rental/Support on the existing Testa Circuits

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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20 Dec 2021 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of rental and support services for existing Testa circuits, organised by the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) located in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £46,627, is a direct procurement action executed under a single tender mechanism and has recently been awarded to Virgin Media Business. The contract period begins on 31 January 2022 and concludes on 30 January 2023. The related tender period ended on 25 November 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data network support services. With the need for continued support on high-bandwidth circuits and secure access solutions, companies with expertise in telecommunications, data management, and IT infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined bidding process, which could be advantageous for suppliers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Rental/Support on the existing Testa Circuits

Notice Description

DVLA has been hosting the TESTA service on behalf of Cabinet Office since 2018. Cabinet Office have confirmed DVLA are to continue hosting the TESTA service on their behalf for the foreseeable future. Renew 24/7/365 support on the existing TESTA circuits including PSN protect access. Details below: 2 x 1Gb circuits with 100Mb bandwidth from DVLA to Virgin Media. CAL 0142317 located at SA5 4AW CAL 0328631 located at SA6 7JL 1 x 100Mb PSN Protect Access (1178552/16898778) 1 x 1Gb Ethernet extension (CAL 0329231) between SA6 7JL and SA5 4AW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb6be804-a3b8-41cf-964e-75484c32c8a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a9b297-4712-43bf-ae92-6f87e65eac9c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,627 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,627 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dale.best@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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