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title: "Internet Service Provider (ISP)"
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# Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-534d5507-5fdc-4525-bfdb-4a0aeadcd4d1

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## Summary

The Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited is currently in the award stage of procurement for the "Internet Service Provider (ISP)" contract. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Internet and intranet software packages, has an estimated annual spend of approximately £60,000 over a contract period of three years, commencing on 24th February 2020. Interested suppliers had until 17:00 on 9th December 2019 to submit their documentation, with the contract being awarded in the week commencing 16th December 2019. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for internet service providers, particularly those that can offer robust services capable of supporting high-demand events at a major convention centre. Businesses that specialise in scalable internet solutions, including high-speed connectivity and resilient support frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers will have the chance to showcase their ability to offer immediate technical support, which is vital for the dynamic events landscape that Manchester Central operates within.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Estimated annual spend is circa PS60k and the Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 24th February 2020. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide * 2x 1Gbps internet connections with the option to increase to 10Gbps in the future * Internet connections must be separate and enter the building at different locations * 60x public IP addresses * Automatic failover between connections sharing the same public IP address range Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to any last minute issues including 24/7 technical support Additional information: Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk If you are interested in the opportunity please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be at 17:00 on Monday 9th December 2019. It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded w.c. 16th December 2019 with a contract start date of 24th February 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk. Please state the tender code in the email subject.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9b9509-c016-457e-a4bf-1ba66d60d14e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9b9509-c016-457e-a4bf-1ba66d60d14e
- 3 Dec 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa26fef-1ec1-469d-9e1e-aae1b216c1cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9b9509-c016-457e-a4bf-1ba66d60d14e
  31st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa26fef-1ec1-469d-9e1e-aae1b216c1cc
  3rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk

## Provenance

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