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title: "Internet Connectivity at Evolve Business Centre"
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# Internet Connectivity at Evolve Business Centre

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ea6ac44-34fa-41b5-a31b-661ad64de6cc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the internet connectivity project at Evolve Business Centre, initiated by Sunderland City Council, involved a tender for services within the telecommunications industry. The process reached its award stage, with a contract value of £72,312. The contract period spans from 24th September 2018 to 23rd September 2021. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period concluding on 21st September 2018. This project is situated in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, within the North East region of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with expertise in internet infrastructure. As the winning supplier, British Telecom, is a large organisation, smaller firms may find a niche in subcontracting or offering specialised services that complement this contract. Those firms able to demonstrate innovative solutions in connectivity are well-suited to pursue similar projects, enhancing their potential for growth in this competitive industry.

## Notice

Supply of internet connection at Evolve Business Centre based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f23d84a-4c58-471e-aa73-643a1cdb8e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,312 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2018 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f23d84a-4c58-471e-aa73-643a1cdb8e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f23d84a-4c58-471e-aa73-643a1cdb8e2b
  24th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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