Tender

Housing 21 - Broadband Lines

HOUSING 21

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Housing 21 - Broadband Lines" is currently active, with Housing 21, a sub-central government public authority, acting as the buyer. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the tender involves the provision of services in the Internet network industry category. Interested parties should take note of the upcoming deadlines: the enquiry period concludes on 24 March 2026, and the tender period closes on 1 April 2026. The procurement adopts an open and competitive flexible procedure, consisting of participation conditions, a tender stage, and an optional negotiation stage. The total contract value amounts to £4,875,000, with awards expected to be finalised by 1 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in Internet services and networking software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are invited to participate, as the procedure is suitable for them. Companies excelling in both price and quality stand a favourable chance, with the award criteria weighted 40% towards pricing and 60% towards quality. Successful bidders will have a potential contract period from April 2027 to March 2031, with an option for renewal, enhancing long-term growth prospects. Businesses with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies should consider competing in this tender to expand their market presence in the broadband sector.

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Notice Title

Housing 21 - Broadband Lines

Notice Description

Please review 'Housing 21 - Competitive Flexible Procedure - Guidance Document: Broadband Lines' for detail of the requirement and assessment criteria. To access please visit www.delta-esourcing.com using Access Code: 66R4Y7H882 Market Engagement was carried out in November 2025. A Market Engagement Notice was published: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077050-2025 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Internet-network./66R4Y7H882 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/66R4Y7H882

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019432-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

32412110 - Internet network

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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