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title: "Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE"
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# Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3be1c00a-9494-417c-81ba-44c02c973c2f

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund recently completed a selective procurement process for the "Network Circuits - DIA/IPVPN/NE" contract, which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract involves activities such as the relocation of IPVPN, bandwidth upgrades and downgrades, and IP range increases across locations including Croydon, Cannon Street, and Crown Hosting Data Centre. The procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract term originally set for three years and subsequently extended by 12 months, resulting in an end date of 14th October 2025. The total contract value is £252,504 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for entities capable of managing large-scale IT network projects. While the main supplier for this contract is Virgin Media Business Limited, the nature of the work being performed—network circuit management, IP range modifications, and bandwidth adjustments—presents subcontracting opportunities for firms specialising in specific aspects of network and IT infrastructure services. Larger firms with the capability to work in diverse geographical locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond, would find such contracts well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

RM3808 Network Services - WAN Network Circuits - This contract is for three years for circuits required between Croydon, Cannon Street and Crown Hosting Data Centre. Activity required on the circuits includes relocation of IPVPN, upgrade of NE bandwidth, downgrade of IPVPN bandwidth, upgrade DIA, increase of IP range and three renewals like-for-like. Notice updated to reflect option executed to extend term for a final 12 months. Overall value included that option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219333b8-73b0-4c82-8f90-008b8f200430 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,504 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,504 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219333b8-73b0-4c82-8f90-008b8f200430
- 25 Apr 2024 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219333b8-73b0-4c82-8f90-008b8f200430

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219333b8-73b0-4c82-8f90-008b8f200430
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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