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title: "Network and Telephone Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052787"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Network and Telephone Connectivity

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052787

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## Summary

Hull City Council, operating as a regional or local authority, recently completed the procurement process for Network and Telephone Connectivity services, under a CCS framework. The procurement, titled "Network and Telephone Connectivity," falls within the services industry category and primarily involves wide area network services. The contracts are divided into three lots, each covering different connectivity services for a five-year term with an optional three-year extension. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure method, reflecting a selective approach to potential suppliers. The contract was awarded with a total value of approximately £4.4 million, with suppliers GCI Network Solutions Ltd and Maintel Europe Ltd successfully securing contracts. The awards, active from August 2025, are primarily located within the UKE11 region, encompassing areas around Hull.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services to expand their client portfolio with a public authority like Hull City Council. Agencies that provide corporate internet, wide area network services, or unified communications systems are well-positioned to benefit from such large-scale, government-backed projects. The tender highlights future opportunities for innovative solutions in network technology and connectivity, making it ideal for companies aiming to enhance their foothold in the public sector market. The project's structured lot division allows businesses of varying scales and specialties to participate, fostering growth through collaborative ventures and service provision enhancements.

## Notice

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded contracts under a CCS framework for Network and Telephone Connectivity services. The contracts are divided into the following lots: - Corporate Internet and 3rd Party Connectivity Services for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS350,094 (total five-year cost). - Wide Area Network connectivity including CCTV connectivity for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS3,508,526 (total five-year cost). - Unified Communications and contact Centre technology for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS564,691 (total five-year cost)

### Lot Information

RM6116 Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (WAN) Services

To award a contract to GCI Network Solutions Ltd to supply Wide Area Network connectivity including CCTV connectivity for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS3,508,526 (total five-year cost).

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

RM6116 Lot 1a - Corporate internet & 3rd party services connectivity (1)

To award a contract to GCI Network Solutions Ltd to supply Corporate Internet and 3rd Party Connectivity Services for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS350,094 (total five-year cost).

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

RM6116 Lot 4b - Unified Communications services (1)

To award a contract to Maintel Europe Ltd to supply Unified Communications and contact Centre technology for a period of five years with the option of a further three years at a cost of PS564,691 (total five-year cost)

Options: Option to extend for 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067066-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2027 |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2029 - 1 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,773,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,423,311 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS; MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 64211000 - Public-telephone services
- 64211100 - Local telephone services
- 64211200 - Long distance telephone services
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64215000 - IP telephone services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067066-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 09:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027956-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027956-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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