Planning

Superfast Dorset - Phase 4

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Dec 2018 at 09:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Council is initiating the "Superfast Dorset - Phase 4" procurement process aimed at enhancing superfast broadband infrastructure across the region. This open tender, currently in the planning stage, is set to utilise public funds ranging from £6 million to £11 million to achieve near 100% broadband coverage in challenging areas of Dorset. The engagement period will conclude on 31 December 2018, with supplier consultation meetings taking place throughout December and potentially into early January 2019. Interested candidates can contact the council for engagement opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services industries to contribute to innovative solutions for broadband deployment in rural areas. Companies with expertise in communication technology, infrastructure development, and project management will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to showcase their capabilities but also positions them to benefit from potential public funding and partnerships in delivering essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Superfast Dorset - Phase 4

Notice Description

This notice is for Prior Information Only and is used to invite organisations to contribute (be 'Contributors') to a market consultation ('Consultation') prior to commencement of any procurement(s). Dorset County Council, on behalf of the Superfast Dorset partnership with the backing of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, is commencing an open procurement for superfast broadband infrastructure. There is the opportunity, through secured funding (derived from a DefRA grant, underspend in existing contracts, and Gainshare results of previous and existing superfast contracts) to complete ambitions of as close as possible to 100% coverage in Dorset by building superfast broadband infrastructure to a prioritised list of premises in hard to reach areas of Dorset. Overall public funds available will be in the order of PS6M - PS11M. Throughout December, and possibly early January too (depending on responses), there will be supplier engagement meetings held to discuss how we might structure the procurement to ensure the most interest from the widest variety of suppliers. We will be looking at creative/innovative solutions for the premises in the identified areas. An invitation to tender is being developed and your input into this process is sought to help us build a clear understanding of: * Procurement approach; intervention scale * Technical and commercial delivery models * Market appetite and capacity/ability to deploy superfast networks to these harder to reach areas * Levels of private sector investment * Engagement with State Aid requirements * Any concerns the market has about returning a bid * Factors we can influence to make the opportunity more attractive We will be directly contacting suppliers to arrange meetings, but to ensure you are a priority in this activity, please email superfast@dorsetcc.gov.uk to show interest and request a meeting. An Open Market Review (OMR) document will be published on the project website: https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/business-consumers-licences/superfast-dorset/about-superfast-dorset/state-aid.aspx Additional information: If you wish to discuss this in advance, please feel free to contact Chris Harrington (Superfast Dorset project manager) c.harrington@dorsetcc.gov.uk 01305 221164 or Dugald Lockhart (Superfast Dorset project lead) d.a.lockhart@dorsetcc.gov.uk 01305 224207 Project e-mail: superfast@dorsetcc.gov.uk Project website: http://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/superfast The target release date for the Open Market Review document is January 2019. Please check the website after this date to download a copy of the OMR document. Please note that the website includes other public consultation documents so there is a need to ensure that the relevant OMR document for Ultrafast Broadband is used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53f7018c-71ec-43a7-84b3-53a7164f057b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81acff9a-e9b1-4b1f-a6b1-d762bb602925
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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2018Expired
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
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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