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title: "SDX Data Centre Connectivity LD6"
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# SDX Data Centre Connectivity LD6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b51976b-34a3-4960-a2fe-ca196ea282b6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SDX Data Centre Connectivity LD6," aimed at providing connectivity for cloud access within the Equinix Datacentre LD8. This contract falls under the category of Networks (CPV 32400000) and was valued at £22,032. The procurement period concluded on 10th October 2017, with the contract's duration running from 10th October 2017 to 9th October 2018. The tender was published on 15th November 2017, and the process was classified as an "Other" procurement method.

This contract presents an opportunity for tech and telecommunications companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business reach. Businesses specialised in data centre solutions, networking services, and cloud connectivity would be particularly well-suited to engage with future tenders of this nature, leveraging their expertise to provide essential services to government entities.

## Notice

This contract will provide connectivity for the DWP within the Equinix Datacentre LD8 which will support access to the cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ce37d7-2d28-4a5f-b912-db23d39a3598 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2017 - 9 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,032 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2017 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ce37d7-2d28-4a5f-b912-db23d39a3598

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ce37d7-2d28-4a5f-b912-db23d39a3598
  15th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fce3b7e-ee53-4d1f-933d-19b86a9a8504
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