Scope
Reference
SPS 2851
Description
BT's Public Service Telephone Network (PTSN) is being switched off (this is a global network change). The old copper lines are no longer available to buy as they are no longer sustainable and the equipment (switches etc) which supports the older infrastrucure is no longer available for repairs or replacements. The switch off deadline for businesses is 31/12/2025. However, BT need to know which lines need to be migrated over to Pre Digital Phone Lines (PDPL) where current operating systems etc do not currently work with a fibre line, by the 31 March 2025 and want to start to move lines that can be migrated now.
This contract will be to ensure continuity for RBG's connections to fibre and PDPL lines, this includes telephone and Broadband connections in use across the whole of the RBG estate (including and not limited to; major & satelite sites, sheltered housing, Greenwich Living Options (GLO) units, lift emergency lines, boiler rooms, parking meters etc).
Contract 1. BT Digital Switchover from PSTN
Supplier
Contract value
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32416000 - ISDN network
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
BT's Public Service Telephone Network (PTSN) is being switched off (this is a global network change). The old copper lines are no longer available to buy as they are no longer sustainable and the equipment (switches etc) which supports the older infrastrucure is no longer available for repairs or replacements. The switch off deadline for businesses is 31/12/2025. However, BT need to know which lines need to be migrated over to Pre Digital Phone Lines (PDPL) where current operating systems etc do not currently work with a fibre line, by the 31 March 2025 and want to start to move lines that can be migrated now.
This contract will be to ensure continuity for RBG's connections to fibre and PDPL lines, this includes telephone and Broadband connections in use across the whole of the RBG estate (including and not limited to; major & satelite sites, sheltered housing, Greenwich Living Options (GLO) units, lift emergency lines, boiler rooms, parking meters etc).
If we do not proceed with the contract and the migration of lines, when the lines are switched off there will be no fallback solution for RBG and this will have a major impact on services and residents.
Supplier
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
- Companies House: 01800000
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYC-1538-TGMN
1 Braham Street
London
E1 8EE
United Kingdom
Email: ccsframeworks@bt.com
Website: http://www.bt.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. BT Digital Switchover from PSTN
Contracting authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBB-6689-HZVL
The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street
London
SE18 6HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government