Tender

Buckinghamshire Rural Business Broadband Project

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2019 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Rural Business Broadband Project, initiated by Buckinghamshire County Council, aims to select a single supplier to provide essential broadband infrastructure for rural businesses in Buckinghamshire that lack Next Generation Access (NGA) services with download speeds exceeding 30Mbps. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 4th November 2019. The total contract value is approximately £2,069,387, and the project is classified under the services category, specifically in communication and telecommunication equipment. The deployment is scheduled for completion by 31st December 2021, with ongoing wholesale services required for an additional seven years thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and broadband services, particularly those capable of delivering rural infrastructure solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are actively encouraged to participate, making this a prime opportunity for innovators and service providers that can efficiently deploy broadband technologies in underserved areas. Given the potential for additional funding during the contract period, businesses may also benefit from increased contract value, enhancing the appeal of this opportunity for competitive and capable contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Rural Business Broadband Project

Notice Description

The objective of the procurement is to select a single supplier to provide Broadband Infrastructure to rural businesses in Buckinghamshire that currently have no Next Generation Access (NGA) infrastructure provided with a download speed greater than 30Mbps utilising the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) 2016. Additional funding may become available during the contract life. Should this occur the value of the contract may increase. Further Information regarding the Scope and the evaluation process can be found within the procurement documentation. Deployment must complete by 31st December 2021- there is a requirement for the delivery of Wholesale Services for 7 years post completion of the deployment date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a3dac8f-cc5d-4338-9132-546c0eaeb961
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bab31db-4911-44c9-953a-5bbe7a0237da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,069,387 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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