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title: "MPLS Network Rental"
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# MPLS Network Rental

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cbd8dd0-e258-48d9-a6e0-3efb07f0a3a1

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the MPLS Network Rental service, which involves a hierarchical model with 1 BT Exchange, 2 Datacentres, and 30 end sites. The procurement method used was Other - CCS RM3808 Framework - Network Services 2. The tender period ended on January 13, 2023, with a contract period from January 21, 2023, to January 20, 2026. The total contract value is £267,000 in GBP, with the minimum value set at £266,500 in GBP. The procurement was for information technology services in the CPV category with the main procurement category being services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing information technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the procurement process indicated suitability for SMEs. The Bedford Borough Council in England acted as the buying organization, awarding the contract to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES. Businesses interested in network services and technology-related solutions can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and collaborate with the public sector.

## Notice

MPLS network comprising of 1 BT Exchange, 2 Datacentres and 30 end sites. The overall design is based on a hierarchical model and includes a resilient 1Gbps core ring with scalability to support 10Gbps in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b9710a-405a-4b1e-adce-a8d54607b12f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - CCS RM3808 Framework - Network Services 2 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,506 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b9710a-405a-4b1e-adce-a8d54607b12f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b9710a-405a-4b1e-adce-a8d54607b12f
  20th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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