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title: "Circuit upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0d5e0b4-ff48-4296-a3b9-0423dc372adc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2018-06-04"
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# Circuit upgrade

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0d5e0b4-ff48-4296-a3b9-0423dc372adc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Intellectual Property Office, which is soliciting a contract titled "Circuit upgrade" aimed at upgrading a telecommunications circuit from 100Mb to 1Gb. This project falls under the telecommunications network industry category and is located in Newport, Wales. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract period set to commence on June 1, 2018, and concluding on June 1, 2021. The contract was awarded on May 30, 2018, at a value of £56,075 through a Direct Award procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in telecommunications services and equipment installation. Companies with expertise in network upgrades and telecommunications infrastructure may find this contract appealing, especially those capable of handling large scale implementations. The awarded contract to COLT Technology Services highlights the potential for competitive firms to participate in future projects of similar nature within the public sector.

## Notice

Upgrade current circuit from 100Mb to 1Gb

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0ffd49-0b6a-4e43-9ae5-4a0540ea36f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,075 |
| 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 | UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0ffd49-0b6a-4e43-9ae5-4a0540ea36f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0ffd49-0b6a-4e43-9ae5-4a0540ea36f2
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11784779-cc9d-42a6-845d-68516cb24cc7
  Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb46b2ed-61fb-4a90-bba4-f9d79e264405
  Purchase Order

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