Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c54-1d7c-72f9-b631-64d5118ac4cb/internet-service-provider-isp awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Internet Service Provider (ISP) [Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-central-convention-complex-limited) Estimated value £60,000 Published 3 Dec 2019 Deadline Closed 9 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Manchester Central is currently looking for an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Estimated annual spend is circa £60k and the Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 24th February 2020. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide • 2x 1Gbps internet connections with the option to increase to 10Gbps in the future • Internet connections must be separate and enter the building at different locations • 60x public IP addresses • Automatic failover between connections sharing the same public IP address range Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to any last minute issues including 24/7 technical support Additional information: Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at [manchestercentral.co.uk](http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk) If you are interested in the opportunity please email the procurement inbox at Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be at 17:00 on Monday 9th December 2019. It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded w.c. 16th December 2019 with a contract start date of 24th February 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email . Please state the tender code in the email subject. Read full description ## CPV classification Internet and intranet software package Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/534d5507-5fdc-4525-bfdb-4a0aeadcd4d1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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