Tender

Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works." This initiative aims to establish new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in key locations within the Borough of Colchester, classified under the works category with a specific focus on network infrastructure. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 20 December 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 February 2020 and extend until 31 December 2020. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in significant public infrastructure work. Companies with expertise in network construction, fibre optics, and telecommunications are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance the growth potential of such businesses by expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capabilities in delivering advanced communication solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in a number of key locations within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the scope of works of the separate Lots, with further detail provided within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1ce4be3-f660-41f8-8d59-6dec44b86cb2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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