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title: "616 - MPLS Connections"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
published: "2016-12-09"
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# 616 - MPLS Connections

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e453484-bd5b-4272-ad7b-b142086b730e

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is conducting an open tender titled "616 - MPLS Connections" for the supply and installation of dedicated, fully managed MPLS connections, with an estimated value of £350,000. This opportunity is in the services category, specifically focused on internet network solutions. The tender period is scheduled to close on 9 January 2017, with an immediate requirement for connections at three sites in the North East of England: Printable Electronics building in Sedgefield, National Biologics Manufacturing Centre in Darlington, and Wilton Centre in Redcar. The contract will commence on 31 January 2017 and is set to run until 31 January 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services to expand their client base. Companies that provide managed connectivity solutions and possess experience in fibre optic technology would be particularly well-suited to bid. The framework may also allow for future call-offs for additional MPLS connections, affording further growth opportunities for successful bidders within the dynamic sector of internet networking services.

## Notice

This tender is to create a framework for the supply and installation of dedicated, fully managed MPLS connections, delivered via fibre optic cable to any site operated by CPI.CPI requires three fully managed, 1Gb MPLS connections provided over 1Gb bearers. Please complete and return the pricing schedule at Appendix 1 It is a requirement that the circuit presents via Ethernet. CPI has an immediate requirement for connections at three sites, one at the Printable Electronics building, NETPark, Sedgefield, TS21 3FG, one at the National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, Darlington DL1 1GL and finally one at Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar TS10 4RF. CPI operates across several facilities on different sites and may call off against this framework for further MPLS connections in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd405e7-c0a0-454d-8f43-615c08820b15 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | TS10 3FG |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd405e7-c0a0-454d-8f43-615c08820b15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd405e7-c0a0-454d-8f43-615c08820b15
  9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e6579d4c-914a-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

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