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Mini-Competition for Wi-Fi Services under RM6116 Lot2a: Intra Site Connectivity

Chelmsford City Council

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15 Oct 2025 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Chelmsford City Council for a mini-competition contract concerning Wi-Fi services under RM6116 Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity. The contract, focused on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was aimed at enhancing network infrastructure in the UKH36 region, known as the Heart of Essex. This process has reached the award stage, with Avoira Limited selected as the supplier. Key dates included the contract signing on 12th September 2025, with the project intended to run for three years with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement used a limited method, dispensing with the call for competition due to its alignment with the Crown Commercial Service framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in network infrastructure or local connectivity services. Businesses poised to benefit the most would include those with expertise in the specified CPV categories, such as consulting and development of Internet-based solutions. Taking part in such government contracts can position companies for future public sector work, allowing them to establish credibility and expand their portfolio within the regional authority market of Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini-Competition for Wi-Fi Services under RM6116 Lot2a: Intra Site Connectivity

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council have undertaken a mini competition for the provision of Wi-Fi services under CCS RM6116, Lot 2A (Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services). The Council are seeking a contract with a term of 3 years with 2 optional 12-month extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chelmsford City Council have undertaken a mini competition for the provision of Wi-Fi services under CCS RM6116, Lot 2A (Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services). The Council are seeking a contract with a term of 3 years with 2 optional 12-month extensions.

Procurement Information

Procured through CCS RM6116 Network services 3 Lot 2A (Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services) as a mini-competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Avoira Limited

Further Information

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