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BT Covert Connectivity

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25 Mar 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has completed the procurement process titled "BT Covert Connectivity," aimed at covering BT's covert connections. This procurement falls within the telecommunications industry category and involves supplying telecommunications networks. The contract has been awarded to BT GROUP PLC, located in London, with key dates including the contract award on 25 March 2025 and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with potential renewals up to 2028. This procurement stage has moved from the tender to the award phase, and the procurement method used was direct and below the competition threshold.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those capable of managing covert connectivity solutions. Companies similar in scope and capacity to BT GROUP PLC, especially those experienced with public authority requirements and capable of handling sensitive telecommunications networks, would benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. With a contract value of £117,300 (excluding VAT), such opportunities can provide substantial business growth and enhance industry reputation.

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Notice Title

BT Covert Connectivity

Notice Description

Covering the BT covert connections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f85f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointprocurementservice@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Brighton
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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