--- title: "Network Services 2 (Lots 5, 10 & 13)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-12-09" --- # Network Services 2 (Lots 5, 10 & 13) Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7afae6-9377-4401-9165-05a8c916eecf.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Network Services 2 (Lots 5, 10 & 13)", has been initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, a key buyer within the UK Public Sector. The process is classified under the telecommunications and network services industry, specifically designed to cater to public sector bodies, charities, and related private organisations. The award phase is complete, with the contract valued at £5 billion for services running from 16 August 2019 to 16 August 2023. The tender period ended on 31 January 2019, and services are intended to be delivered across the UK and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and large enterprises, especially those specialising in telecommunications, network equipment, software solutions, and IT services. Businesses that can provide data access, local connectivity, and traditional and mobile telephony services, as well as advanced technologies for security and surveillance, will find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement's open competitive method encourages a range of suppliers to participate, potentially allowing SMEs to gain valuable experience and market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The framework is for the provision of telecommunications and network services and can be used by the whole of the UK Public Sector and their associated bodies & agencies, the Voluntary Sector, Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of the Public Sector delivering services of a public nature. The following Services will be made available under 10 Lots: Data access; Local connectivity; Traditional telephony; Inbound telephony; Mobile voice and data; Paging and alerting; Video conferencing; Audio conferencing; Radio; and Security and surveillance. The scope includes: Services which provide the main functionality of a Lot; associated technology, equipment and solutions and optional goods and services that enhance, supplement or support the delivery of the Services; and services delivered over the public internet, private networks, the PSN and/or the HSCN. See VI.3 and bid pack. Additional information: Please note this Contract Award Notice is in addition to the Contract Award Notice linked above (Network Services 2 - Lot 1-4, 6-9 &11-12). Please refer to this Contract Award Notice in relation to Lots 5, 10 & 13 only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d22044-d1ce-49cd-b4d0-e8b6c8511c85 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,000,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | APD COMMUNICATIONS; ATOS IT SERVICES; BRITANNIC TECHNOLOGIES; BTS HOLDINGS; BUSINESS SYSTEMS (UK; DIGIQUIP GROUP; FOEHN; GJ BECKETT & ASSOCIATES; GLEMNET; INCOM BUSINESS SYSTEMS; MITEL NETWORKS; MOBILE ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS (HOLDINGS; PROBRAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 9 Dec 2019 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d22044-d1ce-49cd-b4d0-e8b6c8511c85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d22044-d1ce-49cd-b4d0-e8b6c8511c85 9th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eef1f89b-1cbe-4ab1-bacc-a0ac94c2dd88 1) Contract Notice Transparency Information for CCS Framework - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11a14fc2-b0d1-405a-be36-b59d1d2222b3 2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fdcdca9-0e05-4ece-b2ce-66325aaaf614 RM3808 Network Services 2 Contract Terms 21.01.2019 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ef65d55-120a-4836-9290-c454fac68cb1 RM3808 Network Services 2 Final Bid Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b76c55-e004-4868-a798-1fb1aa0ba225 Network Services 2 (Lot 1-4, 6-9 & 11-12) ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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