Award

Dark Fibre Reprocurement

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2022 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Dark Fibre Reprocurement" project, which is categorised under Software package and information systems. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 18th February 2022. The total value of the contract is £116,000, and the contract period will commence from 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2025. The required services will be delivered in various locations across England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in telecommunications and IT services, to expand their operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement has been indicated as suitable for them. Companies specialising in low-latency network solutions and those offering advanced connectivity services will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for future projects stemming from this initiative.

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Notice Title

Dark Fibre Reprocurement

Notice Description

LCC have a requirement to establish low-latency network connectivity between our primary and secondary data centres. The connectivity is required to ensure replication of business data across two data centres and also ensure the critical business systems can be accessed from all business locations. Today, LCC employ a dark fibre solution which is terminated at each data centre with Ciena CN6500 equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9fce677-3525-4094-bd3a-99b4f01d195b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac222d7-ebf7-4f63-9fab-b86d6d540f44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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