Planning

17- 071 Public Wi-fi Rotherham Town Centre - Market Engagement /Consultation Exercise

ROTHERHAM MBC

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Planning

14 Sep 2019 at 12:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Sep 2019 at 11:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) is initiating a market engagement process for its tender titled "17-071 Public Wi-fi Rotherham Town Centre". This procurement falls within the telecommunications industry and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The council aims to solicit views regarding a Concession Contract expected to last up to 10 years, including an initial 7-year term with a possible 3-year extension. Key dates include the engagement end date on 14th October 2019 and the anticipated release of the official Invitation to Tender around 15th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services and information technology solutions. Firms qualified to provide public Wi-Fi and related communication infrastructure would be well-positioned to participate. The potential value of this concession, estimated at £4.5 million, is anticipated to attract a range of bidders, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses interested in the project should register on YorTender to review the intended tender documentation and submit their engagement feedback.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

17- 071 Public Wi-fi Rotherham Town Centre - Market Engagement /Consultation Exercise

Notice Description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) believes that this requirement for Public Wi-'Fi is a Concession Contract that may within the scope of the Concession Contract Regulations 2016. RMBC would like to engage and seek views from the market in relation to the following: . 1) The Concession duration intended and the potential Concession value - RMBC's initial proposal is for a 7 year initial contract term (Excluding Initial Implementation / Mobilisation phase(s) - with an option to extend the agreement by up to a further 3 years (i.e., potentially a 10 year opportunity). . The council has assumed this concession falls within the Concession Contract Regulations 2016, e.g., is likely to be of a value to the bidder over the relevant threshold (currently PS4,551,413). The value detailed within this Contract Finder notice is unknown at present and is part of this consultation so may be inacurate. Regulation 18(3) requires concession contracts lasting more than 5 years to be limited in duration to a period which allows the operator to recoup its investments during the lifetime of the concession plus a return on invested capital. The council is seeking comment from the market as to whether the proposed duration is appropriate having regard to the limits placed on regulation imposed fewer than 18(3) (if that regulation applies). . 2) RMBC's intended tender documentation for the Concession and Concession Agreement . For information the intention is to Issue the actual Invitation to Tender on or around 15/10/2019 subsequent to this market consultation. ' Any parties interested in reviewing the intended tender documentation should ensure they are registered on YorTender to access this market engagement information and the Final Tender when it is issued. Register free at www.yortender.co.uk to find out about this and other contract opportunities across the Yorkshire & Humber and other regions. All responses will be treated in confidence. RMBC will consider all suggestions and accept or reject them on their merits. . Should the council accept any requested change from any supplier, it will be shown by way of an amendment to the tender documentation when it is issued at Tender stage. . RMBC look forward to receiving potential bidder's views /comments in respect of 1) & 2) above and thank you in advance for your input. The closing date for input into the engagement is 14/10/2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317c6ee9-71f2-4661-ab20-1c03f4a160b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2518f302-4e83-4e9d-95ae-30decdafdaaa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

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

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM MBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

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