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BT Lines for CCTV

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed the procurement process for the rental of BT lines to support their CCTV operations. This project falls under the services industry category, with a focus on telecommunications, specifically classified under CPV code 64200000. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, culminating in the award of the contract to BT Group PLC. The contract is scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 and will run until 31st July 2031, with a total contract value of £74,040. The contract was signed on 3rd August 2026, and it will be implemented in the UKD6 region, which includes part of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunication services, as it demonstrates a demand for technology support in public infrastructure. Large telecommunications companies with established expertise, like BT Group PLC, are well-positioned to secure such contracts. However, the direct procurement method might suggest limited opportunity for competitive bidding in this instance, yet companies providing innovative telecommunications solutions could benefit from exploring similar future public sector contracts. The sustained focus on CCTV line rentals highlights potential growth in the security and public safety sectors, providing avenues for businesses with relevant services and technologies. Cheshire West and Chester Council maintains a notable role as a buying organisation in the sub-central government public authority sector, presenting ongoing partnership opportunities for suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT Lines for CCTV

Notice Description

Rental of BT Lines for CCTV

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073288-2026
Current Stage
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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

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
£74,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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