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Colt Technology Services - Telecoms / Broadband services in relation to provision of broadband telecoms services at London Bridge, Blackfriars and Southwark Bridge, approximately 70 cameras on the bridges rely on these telecoms' connections

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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06 May 2026 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for telecoms services was conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on enhancing broadband telecoms services essential for surveillance operations at London Bridge, Blackfriars, and Southwark Bridge. The procurement, with a contract start date of 31st March 2026 and running till 31st March 2028, was directly awarded to Colt Technology Services. This public authority procurement, which falls under the industry category of information technology services, was conducted using a below-threshold direct method without competition due to the necessity of maintaining existing live circuits that serve vital security functions. The total contract value for the two-year term amounts to £88,776, covering five circuits servicing approximately 70 surveillance cameras.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those involved in telecommunications and IT service maintenance, as it highlights the continuous need for reliable broadband services to support urban infrastructure and security. While this contract has been awarded without competition, it showcases potential areas for future tenders where companies providing innovative or cost-effective solutions could play a role. Businesses adept at managing and maintaining telecoms infrastructure, especially in urban settings, could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public safety and smart city operations.

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Notice Title

Colt Technology Services - Telecoms / Broadband services in relation to provision of broadband telecoms services at London Bridge, Blackfriars and Southwark Bridge, approximately 70 cameras on the bridges rely on these telecoms' connections

Notice Description

Extension of existing telecoms circuits which are in place to record, view CCTV surveillance footage. No installation works are required the circuits are now live and therefore there are no risks or barriers, Failure to progress with a BAU Purchase order for these circuits could risk a disconnection in services which are key to the 'blue light' services performed in the CoLP Force Control Room. There are five circuits: 1 at London Bridge (1gb), 2 at Southwark Bridge (400mb) and 2 at Blackfriars Bridge (1gb) PS88,776 which is a 2-year fixed term for 5 circuits, Circuit Ref Cost / Month 2 year cost London Bridge PS 629.00 PS 15,096.00 Southwark 1 PS 654.00 PS 15,696.00 Southwark 2 PS 654.00 PS 15,696.00 Blackfriars 1 PS 881.00 PS 21,144.00 Blackfriars 2 PS 881.00 PS 21,144.00 Total PS 88,776.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06923f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041430-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,531 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

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