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Provision of Dark Fibre Network

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2020 at 01:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Dark Fibre Network" was initiated by Sunderland City Council, based in Sunderland, England. This tender falls under the telecommunications industry category and focuses on procuring Point-to-Point dark fibre circuits. The tender period ended on 29th September 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £2,890,800, spanning from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2042. The procurement utilised an 'Other' method, indicating a potential for a specialised approach in the tendering process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in telecommunications services and infrastructure provision, particularly those capable of delivering managed services for dark fibre networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector may find this a suitable opportunity to compete, leveraging their flexibility and innovation to meet the needs of public sector entities like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dark Fibre Network

Notice Description

The purpose of this new contract is to procure access circuits in the form of Point-to-Point (P2P) dark fibre circuits as a managed infrastructure service and to replace the current managed WAN solutions for Corporate, Schools, Libraries and Museum sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-203e564f-9c35-4cb8-bc9c-ed5b422ad741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4848eb8-20a7-4bdc-95d2-db177d8868c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,890,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,890,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7SN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYFIBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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