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title: "Internet Connectivity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2021-05-20"
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# Internet Connectivity

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9889d6eb-f513-4f88-a25d-341a2a2d0c24

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## Summary

The procurement process highlighted is for an Internet Connectivity solution conducted by Highways England Company Limited. The tender, titled "Internet Connectivity," falls under the services category with a CPV classification of internet network (ID: 32412110). It encompasses the delivery of internet services across the United Kingdom and its associated territories. The procurement method is selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has been marked as complete, with an awarded contract value of £6,700,000. Key dates include the contract period from 26 July 2019 to 25 July 2023, and the tender period closed on 13 May 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large telecommunications and IT service providers aiming to expand their offerings in internet connectivity. Firms with the capacity to deliver scalable connectivity solutions across diverse geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future similar contracts. The awarded supplier, KCOM Group PLC, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation likely to succeed in this arena, making it essential for other businesses in the sector to consider partnerships or enhancements to their service capabilities to compete effectively.

## Notice

Internet connectivity solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7266e227-0a85-4207-b711-61c08c090d44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,700,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KCOM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 15:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7266e227-0a85-4207-b711-61c08c090d44
- 27 Nov 2019 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7266e227-0a85-4207-b711-61c08c090d44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7266e227-0a85-4207-b711-61c08c090d44
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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