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title: "Defra - UnITy Programme - Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d5f05c1-5a33-477d-b8a4-f82f90f332cf"
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# Defra - UnITy Programme - Connectivity

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d5f05c1-5a33-477d-b8a4-f82f90f332cf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has recently awarded a contract titled "Defra - UnITy Programme - Connectivity." This tender falls under the communications network industry sector and has a contract value of £38,092,340. The contract is currently active, having commenced on 27 March 2018, and is set to conclude on 26 March 2023. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tendering phase having ended on 16 March 2018.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in communications services, particularly those with experience in networking solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN) would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future. The scale of the contract suggests that larger enterprises may have a competitive edge, although there may also be room for innovative smaller players capable of delivering specific, high-quality services.

## Notice

Notification of award of Defra Contract for Defra Connectivity Wan/Lan Call Off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ab40ce-fe5b-4fd9-95ad-6f89c52b83c1 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,092,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,092,340 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ab40ce-fe5b-4fd9-95ad-6f89c52b83c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ab40ce-fe5b-4fd9-95ad-6f89c52b83c1
  3rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/491419d9-bb07-449c-91dc-506a2bdcff17
  n/a

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