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Internet Connections

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a regional authority in the UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Internet Connections," primarily focusing on the provision of network goods throughout the Borough. This initiative, under the industry classification for Networks, follows a direct award procurement method via the CCS Framework - RM6116 Network Services - Lot 1a. The procurement, which involved a direct award without prior competition, was awarded to Vodafone Limited. The contract was signed on 29th May 2025, with a total value of £44,329.60. The procurement process is identified with the CPV code 32400000 and was carried out under legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024, with Hempton, region UKD71, as the location for the service delivery.

This procurement process represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises engaged in networking services and infrastructure provision. Companies specialising in data access services and wide area network connectivity could find similar tenders lucrative as public sector organisations seek efficient and reliable internet connections. The awarded contract highlights the potential for direct procurement methods, enabling suppliers to establish valuable relationships with local governments, thus enhancing business portfolios and market reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Internet Connections

Notice Description

Provision of Internet Connections throughout the Borough

Procurement Information

Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6116 Network Services - Lot 1a Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network)/Data Access Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029000-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,329 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1515118369

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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