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Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Layer 3 Wide Area Network

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2018 at 13:52

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at provisioning Layer 3 Wide Area Network services. This contract, valued at £100 million, was initiated on 27th July 2016 and is part of the open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The contract covers a period commencing 29th November 2016 and ending 28th November 2019, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The services will be delivered within the Greater Manchester region, specifically catering to local authorities and organisations requiring connectivity solutions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and systems integration. Companies capable of delivering advanced connectivity solutions, public service contracts, and those with a proficiency in IT consulting and software development would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. The scale of this contract highlights the demand for effective network services, suggesting a robust market for competing suppliers in the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Layer 3 Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council is one of the local authorities in the Greater Manchester region. It is seeking to establish a Connectivity Framework to deliver Layer 3 Wide Area Network facilities for itself and other authorities and organisations in the Greater Manchester area. The Contract will initially be for 3 years with an option to extend up to a further 2 years on an annual basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f21ca8c3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7123bbb-7753-4184-90fb-0ff7c1677984
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2016 - 28 Nov 2019 2-3 years
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
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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