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title: "Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits for the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20e195b8-4ef3-4a64-b286-31c7f0e00456

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract titled "Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits," aimed at maintaining telecommunications equipment. This procurement falls under the telecommunications category and was valued at £95,582.96. The direct award process concluded with the contract period starting on 1st August 2019 and ending on 31st July 2020. The award notice was published on 6th August 2019, with the tender period closing on 15th May 2019. The execution of this contract took place in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and support services for telecommunications equipment. Successful firms would likely be larger enterprises capable of managing substantial contracts, as this specific procurement was awarded directly to Virgin Media, indicating a focus on established suppliers with proven capabilities in this field.

## Notice

Contract for the Maintenance of 1GB Circuits to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9af9d4-fa8b-4fef-ad8f-5571cc3b4fcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,582 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2019 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9af9d4-fa8b-4fef-ad8f-5571cc3b4fcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9af9d4-fa8b-4fef-ad8f-5571cc3b4fcc
  6th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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