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title: "QU115 - Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) - AWARD"
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# QU115 - Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9c94d61-108a-4e1e-b9bf-0cd8044d4e36

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the managed network project titled "QU115 - Edge Networking for Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)." This procurement, which falls under the "Networks" industry category, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 22nd June 2018 and concluding on 21st June 2021. Interested parties were required to submit their completed quotation documentation via the 'in-tend' system by noon on 4th June 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in networking services, telecommunications, and hardware provision. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive managed network solutions, including both operational and one-off costs, would be particularly well-placed to compete. With the focus on connectivity across ten sites in Birmingham, this contract could significantly benefit larger service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Birmingham Adult Education Services (BAES) are looking to appoint a supplier to provide a managed network comprising of the Data Centre core and connecting 10 sites located across Birmingham. All site communication links are responsibility of BAES. The Tender should provide financial information, clearly itemised to document both annual and one-off costs showing (at least): * Capital and upfront costs * Operational costs and other ongoing costs * Hardware costs * Any "one off costs" (such as implementation, configuration) * Any and all actual or potential costs during the lifetime of the contracted service Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 4th June 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4402ed68-b61f-4d76-aded-e90b7daf91ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 21 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERIDIAN IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4402ed68-b61f-4d76-aded-e90b7daf91ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4402ed68-b61f-4d76-aded-e90b7daf91ab
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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