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2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 May 2021 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, located at 2 St Peter's Square, Manchester, undertook a tender process for the project titled "2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH." This initiative, classified under the Networks industry category, involved providing 2x2 point-to-point fibre circuits with 10Gb/s wavelengths between Crown Hosting locations and two Equinix Data Centres. The procurement method used was selective, with an amount valued at £84,084.17. The contract period spans from 20 April 2021 to 19 April 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 22 March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) wishing to expand their business portfolios in telecommunications and network services. Companies that specialise in fibre optic solutions, network infrastructure, or data centre connectivity are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their capabilities to provide the necessary services outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH

Notice Description

2x2 point-to-point fibre circuits with 10Gb/s wavelengths between the Crown Hosting locations and two Equinix Data Centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f60c8978-99db-4909-89d7-cc34f2f7405d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89cb442-971c-41b3-b9f7-04afc43d0049
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,084 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,084 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2021 - 19 Apr 2022 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
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH PB

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