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Provision of Point-to-Point Circuit from Virgin Medias National Ethernet service

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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03 Dec 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Morriston, United Kingdom. The contract is for the provision of point-to-point circuits from Virgin Media's National Ethernet service, aimed at expanding bandwidth to enhance service resilience. This falls under the services category with Internet services as its main classification. The procurement was concluded without competition as a direct method, categorised as below threshold, and awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd. The contract was signed on 27th November 2025 and is active from that date until 26th November 2028, valued at a gross amount of £112,500.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities by targeting companies capable of supporting high-capacity bandwidth requirements. Large businesses specialising in Internet services and Ethernet solutions are well-suited to meet the demands of this contract. The involvement of a prominent supplier like Virgin Media Business Ltd underscores the importance of established capability in service delivery and scalability for potential bidders in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Point-to-Point Circuit from Virgin Medias National Ethernet service

Notice Description

To expand bandwidth on our National Ethernet service to provide resilience. CAL0377455 - 10 gbps/10gbps CAL0377729 - 5gbps/10gbps

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079315-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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