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title: "Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)"
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# Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-834016ae-1335-4faa-b567-5db28992aa09

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Internet Connectivity Service - RM6116 Lot1a (Wider Area Network)" project, classified under the 'Networks' industry category (CPV 32400000). The contract, valued at £2,940,000, was awarded to Talk Straight Ltd, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement process reached the award stage on 16 January 2026, following the tender's conclusion on 5 October 2025. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2031. This procurement followed an 'Other' method within the services category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in network and internet services, to grow their business by partnering with local governments. The contract's longevity ensures a stable income stream, and those businesses equipped to deliver high-quality internet connectivity services will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such public procurement processes allows businesses to enhance their portfolios, increase their market presence, and build strategic relationships with government bodies like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Internet Connectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384efa0-2b28-4b1b-828b-e74b3ed31d81 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,940,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,940,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALK STRAIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384efa0-2b28-4b1b-828b-e74b3ed31d81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384efa0-2b28-4b1b-828b-e74b3ed31d81
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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