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title: "Notice of award of contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN)"
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buyer: "DURHAM CONSTABULARY"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Notice of award of contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN)

Buyer: DURHAM CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be977a22-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham Constabulary has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) service, crucial for enhancing connectivity within the North East of England. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, covers a period from 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2023 and follows a selective procurement process. The tender's closing date was 13th January 2016, and it primarily falls under the services category related to Wide Area Network services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those with experience in WAN connectivity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and capabilities in this sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts, building upon their competitive advantage in providing tailored services to organisations like Durham Constabulary.

## Notice

Notice of award for provision of WAN connectivity services. Which includes both Circuit rental and associated Circuit support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82612f73-9a6c-4651-9679-e9553c26234e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82612f73-9a6c-4651-9679-e9553c26234e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82612f73-9a6c-4651-9679-e9553c26234e
  6th June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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