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Internet Connectivity & Services Provider

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2021 at 18:15

Tender

18 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Forestry England, involves the tender for providing Internet Connectivity and Services across various Forestry England and Forest Services sites. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on internet service providers (CPV code: 72411000). The current stage of this procurement is active, with a tender period concluding on 17th September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000 and is set to be awarded following the completion of the tender processes, which will occur shortly after the bid opening on the same date.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as a considerable number of SMEs have previously participated in similar tenders. Businesses that can provide reliable broadband solutions using new fibre infrastructure, particularly those with an understanding of the requirements made by the Forestry Commission, will be well-suited to submit competitive bids for this contract.

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Notice Title

Internet Connectivity & Services Provider

Notice Description

We will be awarding a contract for an internet connectivity and services provision across a range of Forestry England and Forest Services sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an internet services provider to provide internet services over new Openreach installed Full Fibre Infrastructure Build (FFIB). FFIB will deliver the Openreach fibre network into Forestry England and Forest Services sites ready for connectivity services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d64c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030146-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY ENGLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arran.price@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERBERUS NETWORKS

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