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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA AND VOICE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA AND VOICE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10886329-df2f-4d65-bd27-5572995417d5

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is currently seeking proposals for the contract titled "CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA AND VOICE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES." This opportunity falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on the maintenance of data network equipment and telephone network maintenance services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 28th February 2018. The contract is set to begin on 1st November 2018 and will last until 1st November 2024, with an estimated value of £3,000,000 based in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering support and maintenance for data and voice network technologies. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract would include those providing security software packages and related project management services. Given the scale of the contract, businesses that can deliver robust technological solutions and support are encouraged to register their interest and review the detailed requirements for effective participation.

## Notice

Gateshead Council IT Services currently has a contract with Virgin Media for support and maintenance of the Council's Voice and Data networks. The services provided through this contract include support and maintenance of voice and data networking hardware and software to various service levels, supply and implementation of new technology, project management services and ad-hoc specialist technical support and advice. The current contract has one 12 month extension remaining with the final contract end date being the 30th September 2018. This process is to complete an open OJEU procedure to appoint a provider to continue the delivery of support and maintenance services to support the Council's Network with effect from 1st October 2018. Please register your interest and download the documents for full details of the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b85ce0f-ca6d-4dfa-af6e-8c979888e6f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b85ce0f-ca6d-4dfa-af6e-8c979888e6f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b85ce0f-ca6d-4dfa-af6e-8c979888e6f9
  29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a48c93f0-46ff-e711-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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