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title: "Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e7333fa-4776-433c-99d0-a4daaf0c7508"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
published: "2020-12-23"
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# Network Services

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e7333fa-4776-433c-99d0-a4daaf0c7508

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has awarded a contract for Network Services, specifically aimed at establishing a network circuit between data centres and PPF offices. This contract is valued at £243,804 and has an initial term of 12 months, with the option for a further 12 months. The procurement process employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 18 August 2020. The services will be delivered primarily in London and Wales, with the contract period set to run from 15 October 2020 to 14 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network and communications services. Companies that can provide robust network infrastructure and support, particularly those with experience in servicing public sector contracts, are well-positioned to compete. With the contract's sizeable value, firms looking to expand their operations in the UK, particularly in technology and telecommunications, may find this an advantageous prospect for growth.

## Notice

Network circuit between Data centres and PPF offices. This contract has an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The overall contract value (including the extension option) is PS243,804.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d679ea-933a-4391-ad28-cbfa49cf5ecc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,804 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London, 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
- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d679ea-933a-4391-ad28-cbfa49cf5ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d679ea-933a-4391-ad28-cbfa49cf5ecc
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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