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title: "Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance"
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# Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b1ff266-157b-407c-ad61-b082d85a2deb

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has awarded a contract for "Core Switch and WAN Replacement with Support and Maintenance" to Virgin Media Business Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems ("CPV: 48000000"), with services to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract, resulting from a selective procurement method via the CCS Network Services 3 Framework Agreement, comprises inter-site and intra-site connectivity services. It commences on 29 August 2024 and spans 7 years, with options for three 1-year extensions. The total contract value is £5,286,670, with important stages including the procurement completion date of 24 April 2024 and the contract period from 29 August 2024 to 28 August 2034.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in network infrastructure and IT support services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are positioned well to engage in this lucrative agreement, given the support and maintenance services involved. Leveraging a large-scale contract such as this can pave the way for growth through long-term, stable revenue streams and enhanced market credibility. This project aligns with strategic objectives in boosting local and regional connectivity, thus fostering broader socio-economic benefits.

## Notice

Contract for Core Switch and WAN Replacement with ongoing support and maintenance. The call off contract was awarded following a further competition via the CCS Network Services 3 Framework Agreement (RM116), Lot 1a (Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services) and Lot 2a (Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Community Services. The call off contract will commence on 29 August 2024 and will be put in place for 7 years, with the option to extend by 3 periods of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a3c019-410f-44b4-bda5-bd73e80c0386 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,286,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,286,670 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 9EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a3c019-410f-44b4-bda5-bd73e80c0386

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a3c019-410f-44b4-bda5-bd73e80c0386
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/default.aspx

## Provenance

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