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Provision of Rental/Support on existing Internet Connectivity

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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21 Dec 2021 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a tender process for the provision of rental and support services on existing internet connectivity, classified under data network support services. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is based in the UK, specifically at two sites in Swansea. The contract, awarded to BT LTD for a value of £311,600, was signed on 16th December 2021 and is currently active. The procurement method was limited, utilizing an award procedure without prior publication, reflecting the necessity for continuing support on established connections that are crucial for DVLA's operations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services and telecommunications, especially those with capabilities in providing resilient internet connectivity solutions. Given the specific requirements for diversely routed connections to ensure network reliability, businesses offering similar support services with an existing infrastructure in the UK would be particularly well-suited to engage in competitive bids for future contracts in this domain. The DVLA's procurement strategy highlights the agency's focus on maintaining flexibility and resilience, creating a potential growth avenue for suppliers in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Rental/Support on existing Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Continuation of service is required on the existing 10gb bearer 5Gbps internet connectivity ensuring DVLA maintains maximum flexibility and resilience on our internet connectivity. Bearer details below: Service Identifier: FTIP004281368 Customer Reference: 1041999 Bearer Number: ETBA13033872 Product: BTNET / 10000MBPS Customer Site Address: LONGVIEW ROAD, SWANSEA, SA6 7JL Service Identifier: FTIP004281368 Customer Reference: 1041999-V1 Bearer Number: ETBA13033869 Product: BTNET / 10000MBPS Customer Site Address: FELINFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AW

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier was awarded a 3-year contract in 2018 to supply internet connections into both of DVLA's strategic data centres. This procurement is for the continuation of rental and support of the connections.

Procurement Information

Back in 2016 DVLA went to market for 2 x 2 pairs of internet connectivity services. Two suppliers were the successful (there were no other bids due to the location and lack of network infrastructure by other suppliers and this remains the case). The contract was awarded for 3 years and now needs to be renewed. As the Agency has paid installation costs with both suppliers we merely need to continue with the rental charges to maintain maximum flexibility and resilience on our internet connectivity. Due to the requirement for the connections to be diversely routed and the two connections must not share a single point along the network routes only each supplier can provide this. This is because the other successful supplier already supplies the other connectivity ensuring maximum contingency against network breakdowns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031915-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Dale Best
Contact Email
dale.best@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice URLs

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