---
title: "NCC741 Wide Area Network Replacement Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0308f1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-12-16"
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# NCC741 Wide Area Network Replacement Project

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0308f1

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council has completed the award for the NCC741 Wide Area Network Replacement Project. The contract, valued at £22,736,176 GBP, was signed on 24th November 2022 with Commsworld Limited as the active supplier. The procurement method used was a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the buying organisation was Northumberland County Council. The project falls under the services main procurement category and aims to provide a Wide Area Network for the Council. The award criteria included Quality at 45, Social Value at 25, and Price at 30. The contract is currently active following the cancellation of the lots.

The Northumberland County Council is planning the NCC741 WAN Replacement Project, Northumberland as a future opportunity. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline of 16th May 2022. The project seeks to replace the Council's current Wide Area Network, focusing on enhancing connectivity for residents and businesses. The procurement method is a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the Council expects an emphasis on social value in the evaluation process. The contract duration is set to be a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 20 years, with the Council exploring different funding approaches to achieve best value for money.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a Wide Area Network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the provision of a Wide Area Network for Northumberland County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,736,176 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2022
- 13 Apr 2022 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009879-2022
- 10 Jan 2022 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000601-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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