Planning

Provision of Network and Telephone Connectivity

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 09:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston Upon Hull City Council, located at The Guildhall in Hull, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Network and Telephone Connectivity." This tender falls under the industry categories of communication equipment and IT services, specifically for network connectivity and unified communications. The procurement method is selective and part of an award under a framework, indicating a structured process through shortlisting. The planned contract will commence on 5th August 2030 and conclude on 4th August 2035, with a financial ceiling of £4.4 million, exclusive of VAT. The project location is within the UKE11 region of the UK, and while it is currently in the planning phase, businesses should anticipate future key dates and deadlines for participation.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and telecommunications. Companies capable of providing wide area network connectivity, corporate internet, and unified communication services will find this project appealing. The competitive nature of the procurement suggests that businesses with innovative solutions and proven delivery capacity will have a favourable chance of success. Sub-central government frameworks such as this can serve as a steady revenue stream and boost the reputation and experience of business ventures within this sector. Companies already engaged in framework agreements or looking to enter into long-term contracts with public authorities would particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Network and Telephone Connectivity

Notice Description

Hull City Council wishes to appoint a supplier(s) to provide: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services; Corporate internet and 3rd party services connectivity; and Unified Communications services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046124-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2030 - 4 Aug 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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