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Direct Internet Access Lines

OFCOM

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23 Jul 2025 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has completed the procurement process for its "Direct Internet Access Lines" project, which falls under the "goods" category. This procurement is part of a utilities special regime, executed through a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold. Located in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement title focusing on direct internet access with cloud optimisation for three Ofcom offices, the contract was awarded to Colt Technology Services Group Limited. This award commenced on the 8th of July 2025 and is set to conclude on the 30th of September 2026. The associated contract was signed on the 8th of July 2025, with a gross value of £57,636.

This tender provides opportunities for large technology services providers, particularly those experienced in delivering wide area network services as indicated by the CPV classification. With a completed contract, businesses in the telecommunications sector could look to similar future opportunities at Ofcom for business expansion, especially those capable of offering internet solutions tailored to institutional needs. Providers with a strong background in cloud-related services would be well-suited to engage in such processes, keeping an eye on Ofcom for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Internet Access Lines

Notice Description

The scope of this procurement is direct internet access (DIA with cloud optimization) three of the Ofcom Offices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042239-2025
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

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,636 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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