---
title: "Internet Connectivity & Services Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d64c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d64c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2021-12-03"
---

# Internet Connectivity & Services Provider

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d64c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Forestry England, involves the tender for providing Internet Connectivity and Services across various Forestry England and Forest Services sites. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on internet service providers (CPV code: 72411000). The current stage of this procurement is active, with a tender period concluding on 17th September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000 and is set to be awarded following the completion of the tender processes, which will occur shortly after the bid opening on the same date.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in internet services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as a considerable number of SMEs have previously participated in similar tenders. Businesses that can provide reliable broadband solutions using new fibre infrastructure, particularly those with an understanding of the requirements made by the Forestry Commission, will be well-suited to submit competitive bids for this contract.

## Notice

We will be awarding a contract for an internet connectivity and services provision across a range of Forestry England and Forest Services sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an internet services provider to provide internet services over new Openreach installed Full Fibre Infrastructure Build (FFIB). FFIB will deliver the Openreach fibre network into Forestry England and Forest Services sites ready for connectivity services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030146-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERBERUS NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030146-2021
- 18 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020189-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.cerberusnetworks.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=648492409
- https://www.forestryengland.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

## Provenance

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