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title: "TC899 - Provision of Internet Resilience (Carrier Links)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6bd72c4-c32e-4a1f-b19a-a42e67585398"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2017-11-17"
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# TC899 - Provision of Internet Resilience (Carrier Links)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6bd72c4-c32e-4a1f-b19a-a42e67585398

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking contractors for the provision of additional internet resilience through the tender titled "TC899 - Provision of Internet Resilience (Carrier Links)." The procurement process is currently in the award stage after the tender was completed, with an awarded contract valued at £52,878. This service falls under the networks industry category, specifically focused on internet services, and the delivery is to be made in the North West region of England. The contract period is set from 22 January 2018 to 21 January 2021, and the tender period concluded on 17 March 2017.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in internet services, to participate in providing essential infrastructure for local government. Companies with expertise in resilient internet solutions and network management would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future, particularly those looking to engage with public sector contracts that aim to enhance digital connectivity and services.

## Notice

Provision of an additional internet link to assist in providing a resilient internet infrastructure for the Council. Additional information: Further competition exercise via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM1045, Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34272e46-074d-41dc-89a9-cd6dc0b503b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,878 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (NORTHWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2017 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34272e46-074d-41dc-89a9-cd6dc0b503b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34272e46-074d-41dc-89a9-cd6dc0b503b2
  17th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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