Decision details

Request to waive Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 to approve a new contract award with Zen Internet Ltd for the provision of ADSL, VDSL and Ethernet circuits for UTMC operation

Reference: D54182

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Chief Officer Digital & Information Services approved the waiver of the Contracts Procedure Rules No’s 8.1 and 8.2 (in accordance with CPR 27) and approve entering into a new contract with Zen Internet Ltd to ensure continual provision of ADSL, VDSL and Ethernet circuits for UTMC operation.

This agreement would be in place for a period of up to 12 months from 1st July 2021 to allow for the rollout of the DIS full fibre programme and review of telecommunication provision by DIS. The value of the award will not exceed £100,000.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Joel Dodsworth, UTMC Manager Highways 0113 378 8128 Email: joel.dodsworth@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 17/06/2021

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