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title: "7406 - Dark Fibre Hardware RM6068 Lot 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fd2eda8-d51a-459b-b28a-dc5e07ba6b33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-21"
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# 7406 - Dark Fibre Hardware RM6068 Lot 2

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fd2eda8-d51a-459b-b28a-dc5e07ba6b33

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council has awarded the contract titled "7406 - Dark Fibre Hardware RM6068 Lot 2" for IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet-related support. With a total value of £650,000, this procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 31st May 2021 and is set to run until 31st May 2026. The award is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, specifically at the Civic Centre (NE1 8QH), and the tender was completed with an end date for submissions on 22nd April 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs engaged in IT service provision, particularly those specialising in dark fibre and related technologies. As this contract is long-term, businesses that can demonstrate capacity in delivering innovative IT solutions, customer support, and rapid deployment capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders under the CCS Framework. Opportunities for partnership with major suppliers or enhancements in service delivery models could yield further business growth.

## Notice

Contract Awarded Dark Fibre Hardware via CCS Framework RM6068

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89685fc-86b3-4d23-b9f1-a57468d2ad6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89685fc-86b3-4d23-b9f1-a57468d2ad6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89685fc-86b3-4d23-b9f1-a57468d2ad6c
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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