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title: "Short Haul Data Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Short Haul Data Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ecfbc7a-18a7-422d-bf90-fe4e661f5728

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## Summary

The University Of The West Of England has completed the procurement process for the "Short Haul Data Service" contract, classified under the communications network industry (CPV code 32412000). This five-year contract, valued at £55,293.55, entails providing a 10Gb SHDS between Bristol locations BS16 1QY and BS16 1DD. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract starting on 17th December 2024 and concluding on 18th December 2029. The process utilised the BSV/SS procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th December 2024 and the contract award published on 5th February 2025. The main location for this contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialised in providing advanced communications networks. BT Plc, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the capability needed to deliver on such high-bandwidth data service requirements. Companies in the telecommunications and IT infrastructure sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, owing to the technical expertise and resources required. Engaging in such public procurement processes allows businesses to secure long-term partnerships and enhance their portfolio with reputable clients like the University Of The West Of England.

## Notice

10Gb SHDS Between BS16 1QY and BS16 1DD - five year contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb54628-fc81-46f6-b14e-4074b086dde2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BSV/SS |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,293 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,293 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb54628-fc81-46f6-b14e-4074b086dde2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb54628-fc81-46f6-b14e-4074b086dde2
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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