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title: "717 - Wide Area Network (WAN) services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f31c78ef-ad53-4901-af0f-23401338daee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
published: "2024-07-02"
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# 717 - Wide Area Network (WAN) services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31c78ef-ad53-4901-af0f-23401338daee

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire recently awarded a contract for Wide Area Network (WAN) services to British Telecommunications PLC. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method calling off from a framework agreement, was completed on 2024-03-12. The contract, valued at GBP 273,371, has a duration from 2024-07-01 to 2029-06-30. The buying organization, University of Gloucestershire, located in Cheltenham, England, carried out this procurement in the services category.

This tender for WAN services presents an opportunity for businesses providing network services to engage with the University of Gloucestershire. Companies offering large-scale telecommunications solutions, especially in the field of wide area networks, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the requirements and specifications outlined by the University of Gloucestershire would be crucial for businesses aiming to participate in similar selective procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Wide area network service for the University of Gloucestershire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a094f47f-3df9-4fbb-b0c7-413c6938686d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,371 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,371 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a094f47f-3df9-4fbb-b0c7-413c6938686d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a094f47f-3df9-4fbb-b0c7-413c6938686d
  2nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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