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title: "Wightfibre Circuits - direct internet connection at St Mary's datacentre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e3c0dac-1971-4dfb-ba01-9ec148e46c8d"
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buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-06"
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# Wightfibre Circuits - direct internet connection at St Mary's datacentre

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e3c0dac-1971-4dfb-ba01-9ec148e46c8d

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract to Wight Fibre for the provision of a 500Mbps direct internet connection at St Mary's datacentre. The procurement process, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV code 48000000) with additional classification under IT services (CPV code 72000000), is currently in the award stage. The contract, worth £12,000, covers the period from May 2024 to April 2025, with a possible 12-month extension until April 2026. The procurement method used was noted as "Other." The key dates include the contract start date on 1st May 2024 and the end date on 30th April 2025, with the award date set for 30th April 2024 due to a delay in the process.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-speed direct internet connections and related IT services. Businesses specialising in network infrastructure, telecommunications, and data centre services would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects. Engaging in such contracts can lead to long-term partnerships with local councils and provide a foothold in public sector contracts within the United Kingdom, specifically in the South East region.

## Notice

1 x 500Mbps direct internet connection at St Mary's datacentre May 2024 - April 2025 (with 12m extension possible to April 2026) Cost includes whole life cost (12m + 12m). Additional information: Please note that a delay in the process has meant the award date was set after the contract start date (so award date has been stated here as being 30/04/2024).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13180b8-75f1-44d4-bde3-c38bcdf2cbce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIGHT FIBRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13180b8-75f1-44d4-bde3-c38bcdf2cbce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13180b8-75f1-44d4-bde3-c38bcdf2cbce
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk

## Provenance

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