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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Layer 3 Wide Area Network"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Layer 3 Wide Area Network

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f21ca8c3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at provisioning Layer 3 Wide Area Network services. This contract, valued at £100 million, was initiated on 27th July 2016 and is part of the open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The contract covers a period commencing 29th November 2016 and ending 28th November 2019, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The services will be delivered within the Greater Manchester region, specifically catering to local authorities and organisations requiring connectivity solutions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and systems integration. Companies capable of delivering advanced connectivity solutions, public service contracts, and those with a proficiency in IT consulting and software development would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. The scale of this contract highlights the demand for effective network services, suggesting a robust market for competing suppliers in the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

Rochdale Borough Council is one of the local authorities in the Greater Manchester region. It is seeking to establish a Connectivity Framework to deliver Layer 3 Wide Area Network facilities for itself and other authorities and organisations in the Greater Manchester area. The Contract will initially be for 3 years with an option to extend up to a further 2 years on an annual basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7123bbb-7753-4184-90fb-0ff7c1677984 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2016 - 28 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 13:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7123bbb-7753-4184-90fb-0ff7c1677984
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7123bbb-7753-4184-90fb-0ff7c1677984

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7123bbb-7753-4184-90fb-0ff7c1677984
  27th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=afb1d67e-0b54-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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