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Network and Telephone Connectivity

Hull City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:19

Award Notice
Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council, operating as a regional or local authority, recently completed the procurement process for Network and Telephone Connectivity services, under a CCS framework. The procurement, titled "Network and Telephone Connectivity," falls within the services industry category and primarily involves wide area network services. The contracts are divided into three lots, each covering different connectivity services for a five-year term with an optional three-year extension. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure method, reflecting a selective approach to potential suppliers. The contract was awarded with a total value of approximately £4.4 million, with suppliers GCI Network Solutions Ltd and Maintel Europe Ltd successfully securing contracts. The awards, active from August 2025, are primarily located within the UKE11 region, encompassing areas around Hull.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services to expand their client portfolio with a public authority like Hull City Council. Agencies that provide corporate internet, wide area network services, or unified communications systems are well-positioned to benefit from such large-scale, government-backed projects. The tender highlights future opportunities for innovative solutions in network technology and connectivity, making it ideal for companies aiming to enhance their foothold in the public sector market. The project's structured lot division allows businesses of varying scales and specialties to participate, fostering growth through collaborative ventures and service provision enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network and Telephone Connectivity

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded contracts under a CCS framework for Network and Telephone Connectivity services. The contracts are divided into the following lots: - Corporate Internet and 3rd Party Connectivity Services for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS350,094 (total five-year cost). - Wide Area Network connectivity including CCTV connectivity for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS3,508,526 (total five-year cost). - Unified Communications and contact Centre technology for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS564,691 (total five-year cost)

Lot Information

RM6116 Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (WAN) Services

To award a contract to GCI Network Solutions Ltd to supply Wide Area Network connectivity including CCTV connectivity for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS3,508,526 (total five-year cost).

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

RM6116 Lot 1a - Corporate internet & 3rd party services connectivity (1)

To award a contract to GCI Network Solutions Ltd to supply Corporate Internet and 3rd Party Connectivity Services for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS350,094 (total five-year cost).

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

RM6116 Lot 4b - Unified Communications services (1)

To award a contract to Maintel Europe Ltd to supply Unified Communications and contact Centre technology for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS564,691 (total five-year cost)

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067066-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64211000 - Public-telephone services

64211100 - Local telephone services

64211200 - Long distance telephone services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64215000 - IP telephone services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,773,260 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,423,311 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2029 - 1 Nov 2033 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GCI Network Solutions LTD

Maintel Europe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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