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THE MARCHES & GLOUCESTERSHIRE VIABLE CLUSTERS BROADBAND PROJECT (MGVCBP)

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

12 Nov 2018 at 15:51

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2018 at 11:55

Tender

06 Mar 2018 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project (MGVCBP) is managed by Herefordshire Council, which has received funding of £10.466 million from DEFRA through the Rural Payments Agency to enhance broadband access in rural areas. This open tender covers a significant construction project in the telecommunications sector and is currently in the award stage. The tender period concludes on 14 May 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 July 2018 and run until 30 June 2020. The project targets the West Midlands region, specifically 56 Lots encompassing 13,156 NGA white premises that have yet to acquire superfast broadband capability.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, internet services, and network equipment. Companies capable of providing bespoke next-generation access broadband networks will find a viable market due to public subsidy supporting the initial installation costs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSOs) are encouraged to participate, with the flexibility to bid on multiple Lots without interdependencies. This environment fosters competitive bidding, allowing qualified suppliers to secure significant contracts and drive business growth in under-serviced areas.

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Notice Title

THE MARCHES & GLOUCESTERSHIRE VIABLE CLUSTERS BROADBAND PROJECT (MGVCBP)

Notice Description

This ITT is named the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project (MGVCBP). DEFRA through the Rural Payments Agency have awarded PS10.466m to a consortium of Local Authorities lead by Herefordshire Council to deliver the project and support Wholesale Next Generation Access Broadband interventions in the "final 5%" of exclusively rural areas. This funding is from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) programme. 56 significant clusters of Next Generation Access (NGA) white premises have been identified which could offer viable opportunities (given the provision of public subsidy towards the initial capital installation) for private sector suppliers to provide and maintain bespoke NGA capable broadband networks. In total, the Eligible Area includes 56 Lots and 13,156 NGA white premises which have not been superfast enabled by either commercial endeavours or as a result of public subsidy and are not planned to be enabled in the near future. Candidates will be able to bid for any Lot or selection of Lots up to the maximum number. However, they are required to provide solutions with no inherent interdependency such that if a subsection of those Lots bid for are not awarded to the Candidate, the Authorities can be sure that the proposition is not undermined. The Project will work alongside a range of existing initiatives and projects being delivered across the Marches and Gloucestershire to increase the availability of Next Generation Access broadband; namely Fastershire, Connecting Shropshire and Superfast Telford. These initiatives are supporting mainstream BDUK funded contracts with BT, Gigaclear and Airband as well as alternative grant funded activity such as the Marches and Gloucestershire Business Broadband Grant Scheme. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity are required to complete and return 'Use of Existing Infrastructure Code of Conduct' form, by 12:00 noon 2 nd April 2018. Failure to do so by this date will render any ultimate Tender non-compliant. Candidates must submit Code of Conduct form for each Lot for which they are applying. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26bd4244-4718-4fa5-bfa2-7476f44af263
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4374cb48-ddbd-4f6d-bbed-3355ffe73eed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32420000 - Network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

45000000 - Construction work

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET

VONEUS

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