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VMB: CAL0473590 DIA

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for telecommunications services titled "VMB: CAL0473590 DIA", focused on providing 100Mbps over a 1Gb bearer, with services expected to continue until 2027. This procurement is characterised as a direct method below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was officially signed on 18th March 2026, covering a period from 19th to 20th March 2026, with a financial value of £24,499.80 GBP. Located in Bristol, the contract involves the region UKK12 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for large enterprises in the telecommunications industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-speed internet services. Virgin Media Business Limited was the successful supplier, hinting at potential prospects for companies with similar capabilities to engage in future tenders from sub-central government authorities. Businesses aiming to expand their services within the public sector for telecommunications solutions should consider bidding on similar supply contracts, as these can facilitate business growth and bolster market presence within regions like the UKK12.

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Notice Title

VMB: CAL0473590 DIA

Notice Description

VMB: CAL0473590 DIA - 100Mbps over 1Gb bearer - until 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034221-2026
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
£24,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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