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title: "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services"
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# 2021-159 Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32edb54-e4d1-4f24-9835-401b906e937d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "2021-159 Wide Area Network Services" was initiated by Ofgem, a UK contracting authority based in London. This tender falls under the services category, specifically wide area network services. The contract involves providing network connections between London and Glasgow, with a total contract value of £339,265.18. The tender timeline set the deadline for submissions on 7th April 2022 and the contract period spans from 12th September 2022 to 11th September 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering network services, to compete for a contract with Ofgem. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender is suitable for SMEs. Companies specialising in network infrastructure and services, with capabilities in linking locations like London and Glasgow, are well-positioned to pursue this procurement opportunity. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing transparency and equal opportunities for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Ofgem operates IaaS data centre services to host their IT infrastructure. These data centres, currently provided by Tier 1 third-party network provider, are located in 2 data zones to provide a resilient operation that support the MPLS service connecting Ofgem locations at London and Glasgow. This contract is for an organisation to deliver network connection to/from London and Glasgow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe210afa-cc6d-4c9c-8fa0-d93ebdbe03af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £339,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £339,265 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLL TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe210afa-cc6d-4c9c-8fa0-d93ebdbe03af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe210afa-cc6d-4c9c-8fa0-d93ebdbe03af
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP165187
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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