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title: "Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126"
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# Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56568ce1-4662-43ce-9536-bf0092e85bf9

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract to VIrgin Media Business for the provision of Densewave Circuits. The contract, titled "Provision of Densewave Circuits - PS/22/126", falls under the industry category of Networks and Telecommunications facilities. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st August 2022, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2022 and ending on 31st August 2023. The contracting parties are DVLA and VIrgin Media Business, located in Swansea and Reading, respectively.

This awarded contract presents growth opportunities for businesses that provide network and telecommunications solutions. Companies specialising in dense wave division multiplexing technologies and network connectivity services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract duration until August 2023 allows for stability and potential for long-term business relationships. As the contract involves providing critical connectivity services between Swansea sites, businesses with strong expertise in delivering reliable and seamless network solutions are likely to excel in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

The DWDM Fibre optic solution (DenseWave) provides connectivity between Morriston, Swansea Vale and Fforestfach, at a band width which ensures there is no constraints to the business or any risk to the integrity of data/services. Without this service there will be no connectivity between the Swansea sites for storage replication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408ae128-f710-4963-b06a-caf65b17d0c0 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,714 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,714 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408ae128-f710-4963-b06a-caf65b17d0c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408ae128-f710-4963-b06a-caf65b17d0c0
  25th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a80c90e-24eb-4bad-841a-9f9b3430356f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f34be88-c703-4e01-ae86-802e0f2e9fbc
  n/a

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