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title: "Provision up to 40 small 5G cells"
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# Provision up to 40 small 5G cells

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8f1f732-aa45-466a-a435-93c6641b673b

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has awarded a contract to Virgin Media Business Limited for the provision of up to 40 small 5G cells under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework. The contract value is £1,154,640, with a contract period starting on 31st March 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27th March 2024.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies in the telecommunications and related equipment industry. Businesses with expertise in providing telecommunications services, particularly for improving data delivery in high-traffic areas, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, creating regional business development prospects for interested parties.

## Notice

Blackpool Council utilised Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 3a: IoT and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces)) for the provision of up to 40 small 5G Cells improve the delivery of data in tourist hotspots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4bc0ad-773d-4e72-acab-1644f90bc322 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,154,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,154,640 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4bc0ad-773d-4e72-acab-1644f90bc322

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4bc0ad-773d-4e72-acab-1644f90bc322
  3rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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