Scope
Reference
DN780909
Description
Merseytravel are looking to appoint a strategic partner to provide ongoing maintenance and support for our network and telecommunications platforms. The current platform is an Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch/OmniPCX networks which was refreshed during 2020. Merseytravel are looking for a partner who can support the current infrastructure and also provide agnostic strategic advice / support on future requirements based on business need. The overall contract term for this agreement will be 2 years. Please note that the successful bidder must be an Alcatel - Lucent Business partner.
Contract 1. Network and Telephony support - 2025
Supplier
Contract value
- £159,182.76 excluding VAT
- £191,019.31 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 6 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02645307
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLV-7196-JTZP
Glebe Farm Down Street
Basingstoke
RG25 2AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Network and Telephony support - 2025
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNDZ-8253-CJJM
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government