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Provision up to 40 small 5G cells

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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03 May 2024 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for the provision of up to 40 small 5G cells under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework. The contract value is £1,154,640, with a contract period starting on 31st March 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27th March 2024.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies in the telecommunications and related equipment industry. Businesses with expertise in providing telecommunications services, particularly for improving data delivery in high-traffic areas, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, creating regional business development prospects for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Provision up to 40 small 5G cells

Notice Description

Blackpool Council utilised Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 3a: IoT and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces)) for the provision of up to 40 small 5G Cells improve the delivery of data in tourist hotspots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f1f732-aa45-466a-a435-93c6641b673b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4bc0ad-773d-4e72-acab-1644f90bc322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,154,640 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,154,640 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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