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title: "2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH"
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# 2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f60c8978-99db-4909-89d7-cc34f2f7405d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, located at 2 St Peter's Square, Manchester, undertook a tender process for the project titled "2X2 Point to point circuits_NORTH." This initiative, classified under the Networks industry category, involved providing 2x2 point-to-point fibre circuits with 10Gb/s wavelengths between Crown Hosting locations and two Equinix Data Centres. The procurement method used was selective, with an amount valued at £84,084.17. The contract period spans from 20 April 2021 to 19 April 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 22 March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) wishing to expand their business portfolios in telecommunications and network services. Companies that specialise in fibre optic solutions, network infrastructure, or data centre connectivity are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their capabilities to provide the necessary services outlined in the tender.

## Notice

2x2 point-to-point fibre circuits with 10Gb/s wavelengths between the Crown Hosting locations and two Equinix Data Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89cb442-971c-41b3-b9f7-04afc43d0049 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 19 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,084 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH PB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89cb442-971c-41b3-b9f7-04afc43d0049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89cb442-971c-41b3-b9f7-04afc43d0049
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fabf5a2-4bbe-476a-8e2b-cb21395fb391
  n/a

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