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title: "Wide Area Network, Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route"
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# Wide Area Network, Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58330af4-e73b-4157-887d-74b4b0e001b5

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet Connectivity, and Microsoft Express Route as part of a tender process initiated on 31st March 2017. The contract, focused on internet network services, has been awarded to British Telecommunications PLC following a further competition under the RM1045 Framework (Lot 1 - Network Services). The contract commenced on 28th March 2017 and is scheduled to run for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The delivery location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network services. Companies that can offer scalable solutions, comprehensive support, and innovative technology will be well-positioned to succeed in competitive tenders similar to this one. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this contract has been identified as suitable for their participation.

## Notice

Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet Connectivity and Microsoft Express Route, with a supporting Service Management. The supplier is required to provide all the required software, hardware, connectivity, configuration and support (including training) that meet the requirements outlined by the Council. The supplier will deliver a flexible service, with emphasis on scalability to meet the Councils future IT requirements and service provision. The supplier shall be responsible for delivering the following elements: * Wide Area Network * Internet Connectivity; * Microsoft Express Route; * Supporting Service Management Additional information: Awarded through a Further Competition of the RM1045 Framework (Lot 1 - Network Services). This framework is managed by Crown Commercial Services (CCS). The length of the call off is for five years with the option to extend the contract for a further two years. Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061c9f5d-39ca-45d8-8c4a-6d746fa24b5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,510,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061c9f5d-39ca-45d8-8c4a-6d746fa24b5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061c9f5d-39ca-45d8-8c4a-6d746fa24b5e
  31st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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