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title: "Network Services 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ac12af9-df7c-489d-b6d1-5ac27c5d8aec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-08-19"
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# Network Services 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ac12af9-df7c-489d-b6d1-5ac27c5d8aec

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## Summary

The "Network Services 2" tender, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aims to provide a comprehensive framework for telecommunications and network services to the entire UK Public Sector and associated entities. The contract, valued at £5 billion, is classified under several categories, including telecommunications services and equipment. The procurement method is open, adhering to an open procedure above the threshold. The deadline for submissions was on 31 January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 10 July 2019 and concluding on 9 July 2023, allowing significant time for service delivery during its 4-year duration.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services. Companies offering solutions in areas such as data access, mobile and traditional telephony, video conferencing, and security services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing the diversity and competitiveness of the bidding process within this large-scale public procurement project.

## Notice

The framework is for the provision of telecommunications and network services and can be used by the whole of the UK Public Sector and their associated bodies & agencies, the Voluntary Sector, Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the Public Sector delivering services of a public nature. The following Services will be made available under 10 Lots: Data access; Local connectivity; Traditional telephony; Inbound telephony; Mobile voice and data; Paging and alerting; Video conferencing; Audio conferencing; Radio; and Security and surveillance. The scope includes: Services which provide the main functionality of a Lot; associated technology, equipment and solutions and optional goods and services that enhance, supplement or support the delivery of the Services; and services delivered over the public internet, private networks, the PSN and/or the HSCN. See VI.3 and bid pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b76c55-e004-4868-a798-1fb1aa0ba225 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE SUPPLIER LIST ATTACHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b76c55-e004-4868-a798-1fb1aa0ba225
- 22 Jan 2019 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
- 17 Jan 2019 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
- 10 Jan 2019 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
- 10 Dec 2018 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
- 10 Dec 2018 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
- 7 Dec 2018 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b76c55-e004-4868-a798-1fb1aa0ba225
  19th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05522a4-3ef9-4cb5-a3ea-f5853173a9b7
  22nd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/138fe0eb-b964-49e9-b5ba-b552b3d60244
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Final Bid Pack.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1cae547-8753-4472-82ab-d856555f8fe8
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Contract Notice.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6ce0ac5-74fe-4891-97ad-c46500da0a84
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Contract Terms.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6718def1-b724-4433-baeb-505d1bee361b
  1) Contract Notice Transparency Information for CCS Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/272e0fd8-f384-4a2e-ac26-eee67cf0d6ef
  2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/800cbbaa-60a5-478f-b522-537527784d1a
  2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c7c13a3-eee0-4ee0-85ab-9d3b414a8fb0
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Final Bid Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0e33fbb-e1b7-42fc-968f-13ab2cf0d819
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Final Bid Pack.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f1a0ab-bec4-4efa-aed5-62dce50599b0
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Contract Terms 16012019.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35ff5775-4cd0-45f0-a3c4-8847dd120f9d
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Contract Terms 21012019.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897a67f1-e1e3-4149-9b90-50ba5068192a
  RM3808 Network Services 2 Final Bid Pack.zip
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b13313b3-4f80-4939-83a2-1329b0a7a213
  RM3808 NS2 CPV Codes All Lots
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/519c44f6-57c2-4002-8c30-c96166c3dde4
  RM3808 NS2 Supplier List

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

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