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Virgin Media Circuits 25

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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02 Jun 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Historic England, focused on the acquisition of "Virgin Media Circuits 25," specifically pertaining to legacy circuits at various English Heritage Trust sites. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, Historic England operates as a public authority under central government. The procurement method used was direct and classified as "below threshold - without competition," signifying no competitive bidding was involved. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded to Virgin Media. Key dates include the contract signing on 16th May 2025, with the period of performance from 20th May 2025 to 30th September 2025, at a gross contract value of £19,800. The industry category centres around telecommunications services.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in telecommunications. Virgin Media, a substantial player in this sector, was deemed fit to supply these services, showcasing the demand for entities capable of managing legacy circuit systems in heritage sites. Businesses possessing expertise in similar technical services, alongside the ability to customise offerings for historical environments, could find profitable prospects within contracts of this nature. Successful positioning could lead to further engagements with government bodies seeking similar infrastructural enhancements in public and heritage sites.

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Notice Title

Virgin Media Circuits 25

Notice Description

Legacy Circuits installed at English Heritage Trust sites. EHT will be taking over the circuits within 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052aea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029251-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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