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title: "GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation"
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buyer: "PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation

Buyer: PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cca3985-8173-48e5-a6d6-3daaceb8fb5e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Liverpool: Connectivity & Colocation" was managed by Plus Dane Housing Limited, based in Liverpool. The tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically relating to consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified with the CPV code 72000000. The award phase has been completed, with the contract being awarded to Arrow Business Communications Limited, a large-scale supplier. This process was conducted through the Government Commercial Agency Network Services 3 framework, specifically Lot 1A, which focuses on Inter Site Connectivity and Data Access Services. The contract, valued at £122,000, is significant for the North West region of the UK, with the contract period spanning from 17th April 2026 to 16th July 2027.

This tender provides noteworthy opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those capable of providing inter-site connectivity and data access solutions. Although the awarded supplier is a large-scale business, the roles outlined within the framework suggest potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for medium to large enterprises aiming to expand in this market. Businesses that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and internet support would find this opportunity well-aligned with their growth strategies, as it leverages government-backed frameworks to facilitate extended service delivery to a public sector client.

## Notice

Direct award via Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Network Services 3 framework-Lot 1A: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48d7747-b8fc-4197-ad35-68f49b836431 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,000 |
| 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 | PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARROW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (TRADING UNDER THE BRAND N |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48d7747-b8fc-4197-ad35-68f49b836431

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48d7747-b8fc-4197-ad35-68f49b836431
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1033799872
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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