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title: "Addition of Canary Wharf site to IPVPN"
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# Addition of Canary Wharf site to IPVPN

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb95cc53-c42b-42b8-aa1e-64cb2ea6b8c1

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## Summary

The competitive procurement process, initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, aims to enhance internet networking services through the addition of a Canary Wharf site to the existing IPVPN. This contract, valued at £89,948, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet network provision. The procurement process adopted a direct method, specifically a single tender action, which was open until 5th November 2018. The contract was awarded on 6th November 2018, with the service provision set to commence the following day and run until 1st February 2020, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in internet services and network infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering robust network solutions would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, which reflect a trend towards direct engagement in service procurement processes. Potential participants should focus on demonstrating their expertise in implementing effective internet network solutions, especially in urban settings like London, to leverage similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of new circuits to enable CMA IT to install the network infrastructure for the new office which is expected in late July 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe4527f-7e94-4d4f-9122-b89684a1384d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 1 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,948 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe4527f-7e94-4d4f-9122-b89684a1384d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe4527f-7e94-4d4f-9122-b89684a1384d
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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