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title: "Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/23/153"
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# Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/23/153

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25646353-55b1-4d77-bdae-01a942cb362f

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business for the provision of Densewave Circuits with an estimated value of £113,185.86. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 8th November 2023 and end on 31st August 2026. The procurement process was initiated on 4th October 2023, and the contract was awarded on 5th October 2023. The services procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under the CPV code 32427000 for Network systems. The contract pertains to connecting sites in Morriston, Swansea Vale, and Fforestfach in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender for Densewave Circuits by DVLA can present valuable business opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in network system services. Businesses adept at providing DWDM fibre optic solutions can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and enhance connectivity solutions for clients. The procurement method used, selective with a call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a structured approach to engaging suppliers with relevant capabilities. The contract period spanning over three years provides a stable environment for the successful bidder to establish a long-term partnership with DVLA, contributing to business growth and service excellence within the network systems industry.

## Notice

DVLA requires the DWDM fibre optic solution (Densewave) to provide connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale and Fforestfach, sites at a band width which ensures there is no constraints to the business or any risk to the integrity of data/services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ebfbfe-8fd3-48f5-8518-376b8eae8812 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,185 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,185 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32427000 - Network system

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ebfbfe-8fd3-48f5-8518-376b8eae8812

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ebfbfe-8fd3-48f5-8518-376b8eae8812
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20ac43f5-a3af-4602-a512-f2cef1ed0295
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