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GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2020 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the construction works involved in the Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) project, aimed at creating new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within Colchester. The tender, titled "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)", was classified under the network infrastructure category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £1,832,050. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st December 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the deadline for submitting tenders having passed on 20th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and telecommunications, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as the project is designed to enhance local network infrastructure capabilities. Companies with expertise in fibre optics, network construction, and telecommunications services could find themselves well-positioned to explore future collaborations or bidding opportunities, stemming from the successful roll-out of this fibre network initiative in Colchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements are provided within the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b70db76-ad6c-45d9-a445-7e2b54191d15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488283e1-62fc-40e1-b174-30f0f3495277
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,832,050 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,832,050 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCIUSNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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