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title: "5gb Internet Circuit"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-31"
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# 5gb Internet Circuit

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef97bfb4-2ca6-481b-88d4-1d5e154dd2d1

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which has issued a tender for the installation and annual rental of two 5GB internet circuits, including associated firewall hardware, software, and support. This initiative falls within the IT services sector, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 framework, specifically Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services. The tender was closed on 22nd July 2020, with the contract commencing on 30th July 2020 and running until 29th July 2025, with a total value of £528,000. 

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on network connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. Companies that can offer robust internet infrastructure, support and associated services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The involvement of a large supplier such as Virgin Media Business Ltd indicates potential for partnerships or subcontracting options for smaller firms looking to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council require installation and annual rental of 2 x 5gb internet circuits with associated firewall hardware, software and support. This will be purchased via the Direct Award route in Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network services 2 Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b1cef-172e-4793-b398-25e58ff85518 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £528,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b1cef-172e-4793-b398-25e58ff85518

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b1cef-172e-4793-b398-25e58ff85518
  31st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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