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title: "Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity"
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# Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-377013da-d82d-4335-85a8-7c5111e54a9a

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance and SIP Trunk Connectivity." This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry and is being conducted in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st February 2022. The total contract value is £400,000, and it will be split into three lots, requiring that lots one and two be awarded to the same supplier, while lot three may be awarded independently. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, including network maintenance and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is categorised as suitable for them. Companies offering SIP trunk connectivity or related optional goods and services will also find this tender relevant, making it an ideal competition for innovative providers in the telecommunications sector looking to expand their business footprint through public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of Voice Network Maintenance, Support and Software Assurance with Optional Goods and Services as well as a single provider contract for the provision of SIP Trunk Connectivity under the Open Procedure. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. This is a services and optional goods Contract being procured under the Open procedure. This Contract will be split into 3 lots. Lot 1 and 2 must be awarded to the same supplier. Lot 3 can be awarded independently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c67a97-879c-4bfb-bf9e-1faa3b4dc419 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c67a97-879c-4bfb-bf9e-1faa3b4dc419

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c67a97-879c-4bfb-bf9e-1faa3b4dc419
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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