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title: "Mobile Voice and Data Communications Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028aa0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-17"
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# Mobile Voice and Data Communications Service

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028aa0

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Northern Gas Networks Limited involves the acquisition of a Mobile Voice and Data Communications Service. This contract, classified under the CPV code for mobile-telephone services, is essential for ensuring reliable connectivity for employees working in challenging network coverage areas across the region of Leeds, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Interested suppliers needed to submit their proposals by 5th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile services and infrastructure. Providers capable of delivering robust mobile connectivity solutions, including emergency response services, international roaming, and advanced customer support, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a contract value exceeding £785,000 and provisions for extended service terms, potential suppliers should capitalise on this chance to enhance their market presence and grow their business client base in the sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to secure a highly available mobile phone contract to include text messaging, voice (including Wi-Fi calling) and 3G/4G/(5G) data connectivity for Northern Gas Networks employees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service provision includes and not limited to the following: *The supplier must ensure they maximise connectivity in the field and at home including such options as roaming SIMs, Wi-Fi calling and home signal boosters, for NGN to respond to emergency call outs whilst working in a vast region that has challenges on network coverage *International roaming covering both voice and data *NGN requires as a minimum 2TB worth of data across the business, scaling up to 3TB across the contract term. The supplier must provide a minimum network availability of 98.5% for 3G and 4G. *NGN requires a support plan including 24/7 helpdesk availability, a dedicated account manager & a dedicated Service Delivery Manager who can deliver monthly service review meetings and report on SLA network performance, customer call performance and usage.

Renewal: 4x1 year extension provisions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020108-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £785,406 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEFÓNICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020108-2021
- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000842-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/
- https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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