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SOL - WMPSN2

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2023 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded the contract for the West Midlands Public Services Network (WMPSN2) to Virgin Media Business Limited. The procurement involves modifying an existing contract to include additional works and services not originally included, with a contract period running from November 18th, 2023 to November 17th, 2024. The contract value is £15,000,000 in GBP, and the main procurement category is goods.

This opportunity provides growth prospects for businesses in the network industry, especially those offering services related to networks. As the contract involves works and services by the original supplier, businesses with expertise in network technologies and services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement is currently at the award stage, offering a chance for eligible businesses to participate in providing network solutions for the public services sector in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - WMPSN2

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

SMBC is undertaking a modification of the contract during its term to incumbent supplier, Virgin Media Business. This procurement has been conducted pursuant to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Article 72, 1(b) - Contracts and framework agreements may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in any of the following cases- (b) for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor- (i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, or (ii)would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, The WMPSN2 contract will run for 12 months from November 18th 2023 to November 17th 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03efe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023871-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media Business Limited

Further Information

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