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5gb Internet Circuit

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jul 2020 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which has issued a tender for the installation and annual rental of two 5GB internet circuits, including associated firewall hardware, software, and support. This initiative falls within the IT services sector, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 framework, specifically Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services. The tender was closed on 22nd July 2020, with the contract commencing on 30th July 2020 and running until 29th July 2025, with a total value of £528,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on network connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. Companies that can offer robust internet infrastructure, support and associated services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The involvement of a large supplier such as Virgin Media Business Ltd indicates potential for partnerships or subcontracting options for smaller firms looking to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

5gb Internet Circuit

Notice Description

The Council require installation and annual rental of 2 x 5gb internet circuits with associated firewall hardware, software and support. This will be purchased via the Direct Award route in Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network services 2 Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef97bfb4-2ca6-481b-88d4-1d5e154dd2d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b1cef-172e-4793-b398-25e58ff85518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 2025 Over 5 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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