Award

CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2020 at 13:06

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2020 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access" is being conducted by Devon County Council, aiming to enhance broadband infrastructure across the Devon and Somerset area. This initiative, which falls under the telecommunications industry, is currently in the Award stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 23 March 2020 and the contract period starting on 1 December 2020 and running until 17 December 2030. The total value of the contract is £100 million, with an award amount of £80 million issued to selected suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and broadband services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality communication infrastructure are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and contribute to the development of vital broadband services in the South West region of the UK, tapping into a growing market driven by increased demand for enhanced connectivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access

Notice Description

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is a public sector Programme supported by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and working with the broadband supply market to provide enhanced broadband infrastructure across the CDS area. This ITT is part of the CDS Phase 2 with a second amount of public money to further extend the NGA Network, on a gap-funding basis. The aim of this OJEU tender process is to competitively select a supplier to deliver the outcome specification detailed in the tender documents. SUPPLIER NOTE - Suppliers should note that in order to Express Interest they must complete and return documentation through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c689eb0-f65b-411a-a3a4-ffeb30726c30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6e87fd-af8f-4524-8dd8-ab1ee1077301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET

TRUESPEED COMMUNICATIONS

WESSEX INTERNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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