--- title: "The Sill - 100Mbps Internet Connection" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2017-02-02" --- # The Sill - 100Mbps Internet Connection Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc057816-d024-4d3c-839e-6d65d75224a1.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Northumberland National Park Authority, which is seeking to provide a 100Mbps internet connection for the Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre located in Hexham, North East England. This tender is categorised under the Internet Service Providers (CPV: 72411000) and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 2nd February 2017, with a contract that commenced on 1st October 2016 and runs until 31st March 2020. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract value of £79,950 and minimum value of £24,933, necessitating submissions to be completed by 11th August 2016. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in internet services, particularly those capable of offering high-speed connections and comprehensive support packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions, cost-effective proposals, and the capacity to meet specified service levels would be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should be prepared to address technical requirements, including backup solutions and compliance considerations, such as obtaining scheduled monument consent due to the site's location along Hadrian's Wall. ## Notice Service Summary 100Mbps internet connection for the Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre, NE47 7AN A. Costs 100Mbps up and 100Mbps downstream connection to the internet Quotes required for 1. connection on a 100Mbps bearer and also for 2. connection on a 1Gbps bearer Configurable QoS (connection will be used for voice as well as data) Back up internet connection in case of failure Costs to include all installation, set up and project management costs which should be shown separately from the annual rental. B. Service Level Details of back up internet connection in case of failure SLA uptime guarantee Full details of financial compensation if SLA uptime not met 3 year contract, submit a copy of the proposed contract Specify contractual position if we subsequently upgrade to eg. 200Mbps on the 1Gps bearer (would this be in contract or a new 3 year contract) Key project milestones, timescales, risks and risk mitigation Note Scheduled monument consent may be required as the site is along Hadrian's Wall, submissions must state how this issue has been considered and how it would be managed by the supplier. Service to be operational no later than the 28 November 2016. C. Support 24 hour 365 day support Service level support details required Incident response and fix times ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e27aae-f199-4c2f-a638-863653c71e18 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2016 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £79,950 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £26,090 | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | HEXHAM | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE46 1BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Hexham East | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 2 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e27aae-f199-4c2f-a638-863653c71e18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e27aae-f199-4c2f-a638-863653c71e18 2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138076 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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