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title: "Optical Connectivity - 4 x 10BG circuits (corsham & Farnborough)"
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# Optical Connectivity - 4 x 10BG circuits (corsham & Farnborough)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abd3f14-497c-4d59-8e1c-b65f65795369

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for Optical Connectivity - 4 x 10GB circuits to BT plc. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £121,900.80 GBP, with a contract start date of May 1, 2023, and an end date of April 30, 2025. The tender deadline was February 25, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Networks' industry category.

This awarded contract for Optical Connectivity presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those with expertise in network-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender, which was initiated as a 'tender' process. Companies interested in providing connectivity solutions to government agencies should consider engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions for potential future opportunities in this field.

## Notice

Optical Connectivity for 4 x 10GB circuits to the Data Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b5bf0b-4ef0-4539-ac05-bacbd6c9c404 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,900 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b5bf0b-4ef0-4539-ac05-bacbd6c9c404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b5bf0b-4ef0-4539-ac05-bacbd6c9c404
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5138c03f-515b-45e8-bc8c-cdd7cd356a88
  n/a

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