This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2022 at 15:24

Tender

02 Mar 2022 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Gateshead College for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines, classified under Internet services. The contract is currently at the 'Award' stage, having been signed on 27th April 2022, with an initial duration of three years starting from 1st June 2022, potentially extending to five years. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £200,000, targets service delivery and pricing as key award criteria. The service will be delivered in Gateshead, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and internet services, particularly in areas such as software development for internet infrastructure or as Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Companies that possess quality standards, relevant accreditations, and experience in similar service provisions will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract and engage in a long-term partnership with Gateshead College.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gateshead College - Provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines including any required infrastructure changes required to accommodate an as and when required increase of line speed to sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines including any required infrastructure changes required to accommodate an as and when required increase of line speed to sites. This contract will be initially for three years running from 01/06/22 until 31/05/2025. There will be two possible extensions of 12 months meaning the total contract length will potentially be 5 years in total or 5 years with no extension. It is required that the successful tenderer will begin any pre-work to ensure sites due to switch on/from 01/06/2022 are prepared, ensuring a smooth transfer of service with no loss of connectivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010845-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20224 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
Gateshead College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspire Technology Solutions

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