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title: "VMB: CAL0473590 DIA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068309"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# VMB: CAL0473590 DIA

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068309

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for telecommunications services titled "VMB: CAL0473590 DIA", focused on providing 100Mbps over a 1Gb bearer, with services expected to continue until 2027. This procurement is characterised as a direct method below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The main procurement category is services, and the contract was officially signed on 18th March 2026, covering a period from 19th to 20th March 2026, with a financial value of £24,499.80 GBP. Located in Bristol, the contract involves the region UKK12 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for large enterprises in the telecommunications industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-speed internet services. Virgin Media Business Limited was the successful supplier, hinting at potential prospects for companies with similar capabilities to engage in future tenders from sub-central government authorities. Businesses aiming to expand their services within the public sector for telecommunications solutions should consider bidding on similar supply contracts, as these can facilitate business growth and bolster market presence within regions like the UKK12.

## Notice

VMB: CAL0473590 DIA - 100Mbps over 1Gb bearer - until 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034221-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,499 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034221-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.virginmediao2business.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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