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title: "GCF Core Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46879d3a-b644-46a9-ac1d-1712e52d0f93"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-27"
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# GCF Core Connectivity

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46879d3a-b644-46a9-ac1d-1712e52d0f93

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GCF Core Connectivity" was conducted by Cheshire East Council, focused on the Networks industry category. The procurement method was a direct award under RM1045 Lot 1, valued at £58,882. The tender period concluded on 12th June 2017, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2017 and running until 31st March 2019. This award is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom and has been officially completed.

This tender may present significant opportunities for businesses involved in networking infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in delivering connectivity services. Given the nature of the award being a direct allocation, businesses capable of providing reliable and scalable network solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future opportunities with Cheshire East Council or similar contracting authorities. The focus on goods indicating supply needs also suggests potential for companies dealing with hardware and software in the networking domain.

## Notice

*THIS HAS BEEN AWARDED* under RM1045 Lot1 for the continuance of GCF Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1660c72e-8864-4339-bdd1-0f73c076b83b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,882 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 08:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1660c72e-8864-4339-bdd1-0f73c076b83b
- 27 Jun 2017 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1660c72e-8864-4339-bdd1-0f73c076b83b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1660c72e-8864-4339-bdd1-0f73c076b83b
  27th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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