--- title: "CBC-1852-FC-SK RM6116 Network Services - Fixed Line Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-13" --- # CBC-1852-FC-SK RM6116 Network Services - Fixed Line Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf1dced0-bfdf-4095-8522-8bb7337d5ccd.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of internet services and related telephony circuits under the title "RM6116 Network Services - Fixed Line Services". This tender is published in the services category, specifically targeting network operating system software packages. The council's current services, procured under a framework agreement, expire at the end of June 2026, prompting this tender to ensure continuity and potential service enhancements. The contract is planned to commence on 1st December 2025 and run until 30th November 2028, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. Enquiries regarding the tender must be submitted via the In-tend electronic tendering system by 22nd October 2025, and the final tender submission deadline is 31st October 2025 at 12:00 Noon. This procurement opportunity offers a significant chance for businesses in the telecommunications and network service sectors to contribute to a major public sector project. With a focus on maintaining or enhancing current service levels, this tender is suitable for companies that can provide innovative and cost-effective network solutions. Key requirements include reliable service provision, accurate billing systems, and effective account management. Although the council has identified that SMEs and VCSEs are not a primary fit for this tender, larger enterprises capable of modifying services in response to changing requirements will find this contract particularly attractive. Companies that excel in providing flexible and robust fixed-line services across various geographic locations, including the UK and international territories, will be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice You are invited to tender for the provision of Internet services and associated telephony circuits for Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC). The majority of CBC's current fixed-line internet services are procured under a framework agreement set to expire at the end of June 2026. In light of the contract expiration and the discontinuation of PSTN services, CBC is inviting tenders for this provision, with a proposed contract term of three years, plus two optional 12-month extension periods at CBC's sole discretion. Additional services may be added during the contract term at the same commercial rates, with a co-terminus end date. CBC requires the flexibility to modify the services annually by removing certain services (by value) in response to changing requirements, such as site closures. It is essential to identify the most cost-effective solution that maintains or improves upon the current level of telecommunications services to all sites. Provision of reliable service, accurate billing, and effective account management are critical requirements. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - 5pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than INSERT DATE & TIME 12:00 Noon 31st October 2025 Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19d5c56-bc2e-4484-990b-38a39b2310b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDS | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48214000 - Network operating system software package - 48215000 - Networking developers' software package - 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19d5c56-bc2e-4484-990b-38a39b2310b5 - 13 Oct 2025 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19d5c56-bc2e-4484-990b-38a39b2310b5 - 13 Oct 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19d5c56-bc2e-4484-990b-38a39b2310b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19d5c56-bc2e-4484-990b-38a39b2310b5 13th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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