---
title: "Gateshead College - Provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
published: "2022-04-27"
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# Gateshead College - Provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d05

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Gateshead College for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines, classified under Internet services. The contract is currently at the 'Award' stage, having been signed on 27th April 2022, with an initial duration of three years starting from 1st June 2022, potentially extending to five years. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £200,000, targets service delivery and pricing as key award criteria. The service will be delivered in Gateshead, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and internet services, particularly in areas such as software development for internet infrastructure or as Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Companies that possess quality standards, relevant accreditations, and experience in similar service provisions will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract and engage in a long-term partnership with Gateshead College.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines including any required infrastructure changes required to accommodate an as and when required increase of line speed to sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of LAN Extension Services via Leased Lines including any required infrastructure changes required to accommodate an as and when required increase of line speed to sites. This contract will be initially for three years running from 01/06/22 until 31/05/2025. There will be two possible extensions of 12 months meaning the total contract length will potentially be 5 years in total or 5 years with no extension. It is required that the successful tenderer will begin any pre-work to ensure sites due to switch on/from 01/06/2022 are prepared, ensuring a smooth transfer of service with no loss of connectivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010845-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010845-2022
- 2 Mar 2022 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005740-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspirets.com
- http://www.gateshead.ac.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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