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ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework - AWARD

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the award phase of the ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework contract. This tender, initiated through a selective procurement method, aims to establish a framework for wide area network services, with the contract period running from 29 September 2021 to 28 September 2036. The contract was published on 21 September 2021, with a total value of £400 million, and its delivery addresses fall within the South East region of the United Kingdom. A notable Supplier Briefing took place on 22 October 2020 to outline the project's objectives and requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, network maintenance, and infrastructure services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to deliver continuity of service and contribute to deploying gigabit-capable fibre infrastructure will find this tender especially relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on delivering social value within the local communities served by the South East Grid Consortium.

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Notice Title

ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council, on behalf of the current and future members of the South East Grid (SEG) Consortium, invite experienced providers to participate in their tender for a new SEG Network Services framework contract. The Consortium's key objectives for the project are: o To provide continuity of service to members as the existing contract comes to an end. o To meet the emerging requirements for Network Services. o To use the capital investment to stimulate a wider market interest and commitment to deploying gigabit capable fibre infrastructure that would also benefit residents, communities and businesses across the current Link geography. o To build a consortium of public sector organisations that can scale across the South East of England to provide a joined up and single sourcing route for the wider public sector, e.g. schools, health and blue light. o To deliver Social Value and Societal Benefits to the South East Grid consortium. Any social value delivered must be delivered within the region (i.e. County, City, Borough or District) placing the call off contract. Please note that there will be a Supplier Briefing on 22 October 2020 at 9:30am. Please use the correspondence function to confirm that you would like to attend this virtual Supplier Briefing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf591d8-a24b-407e-8c1e-6561ae2af089
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

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

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32413000 - Integrated network

32413100 - Network routers

32417000 - Multimedia networks

32420000 - Network equipment

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32572000 - Communications cable

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

45231600 - Construction work for communication lines

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72410000 - Provider services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2021 - 28 Sep 2036 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLL TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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