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Inter Site Connectivity

CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD

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17 Jul 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Curo Group (Albion) Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Bath, relates to the project titled "Inter Site Connectivity". This tender aims to upgrade internet circuits across multiple office sites and falls under the industry category related to internet networks (CPV code 32412110). The procurement followed a limited method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition format. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 26 May 2026 and became active from 23 June 2026, with a completion expected by 22 June 2029. The project is located in the UKK1 region, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is approximately £110,752 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in network and telecommunications, particularly those capable of providing specialised goods to enhance inter-site internet connectivity. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing wide area network (WAN) solutions would likely be well-suited to participating in such procurements. The contract signifies a potential for business growth by participating in the delivery of high-quality, scalable internet connectivity solutions for public authorities, fostering long-term business relationships and enhancing industry credentials through successful project delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inter Site Connectivity

Notice Description

Upgrade of 2 internet circuits across multiple office sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,294 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 3-4 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
CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 1EP
Post Town
Bath
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Westmoreland
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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