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title: "CWC20078 the Provision of Network Hardware"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-06"
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# CWC20078 the Provision of Network Hardware

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6699249-dc98-4114-9f93-03a1f6583fac

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CWC20078 the Provision of Network Hardware" is being undertaken by Wolverhampton City Council, located in Wolverhampton, England. This tender falls within the IT services industry and is classified under the CPV category 72000000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with active status and a tender period ending on 28th October 2020. The contract value is set at £160,000, and it is anticipated to span from 11th November 2020 to 10th November 2025, aiming to establish connectivity for 170 buildings within a new dark fibre broadband network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that focus on consulting, software development, and network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the council's suitability considerations. Successful bidders will be expected to provide new network hardware and ensure ongoing support and warranty, making this a valuable opportunity for companies to expand their business within the public sector.

## Notice

Wolverhampton City Council wishes to invite interested organisations to participate in a tender exercise to establish a contract for the provision of Network Hardware. The Council are looking to connect 170 buildings to a new dark fibre broadband network, that is being developed around the City of Wolverhampton. Currently the equipment on site is not compatible, and therefore requires new hardware to accept the connections. The support contract and warranty on current equipment is near end of life. The requirement is to procure brand new equipment that will allow us to connect the network and provide support and warranty for the equipment procured. Please register through the link to access the documents: - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=51db8288-0307-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=cdcfff6b-8cbd-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870777b6-b855-4cea-bcd7-cc7ec67af84e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2020 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870777b6-b855-4cea-bcd7-cc7ec67af84e
- 5 Oct 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7e0d84-cdd3-409b-83d6-af12809e94ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870777b6-b855-4cea-bcd7-cc7ec67af84e
  6th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7e0d84-cdd3-409b-83d6-af12809e94ce
  5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=51db8288-0307-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=cdcfff6b-8cbd-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21

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