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HSCN & PSN SDX Circuits

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Mar 2025 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully awarded a contract titled "HSCN & PSN SDX Circuits" within the industry category of Networks. This procurement process, which completed on 29 January 2025, was managed via a selective tender method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £94,400, covers services to be delivered across various global regions including the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, and the contract period spans from 29 January 2025 to 28 January 2027. A key deadline for the tender period was 27 January 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those with capabilities in IPVPN and dynamic routing technologies. While the contract was awarded to VirginMedia02 Business Ltd, a large-scale supplier, other businesses with relevant expertise can position themselves for future opportunities in similar frameworks. Companies focusing on providing comprehensive and reliable network solutions worldwide would find this sector particularly lucrative for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

HSCN & PSN SDX Circuits

Notice Description

This contract provides DWP with HSCN and PSN (P) IPVPN with dynamic routing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efb05182-94dd-49d5-b701-7d8912022042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951ca547-11b6-4d57-88dc-e88240237b6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£94,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2027 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
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

VIRGINMEDIA02 BUSINESS

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