Tender

Worcestershire Broadband Phase 3

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Apr 2017 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Worcestershire Broadband Phase 3" project, which aims to enhance Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage in under-served areas. This project falls under the telecommunications industry category and is located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th July 2017. The contract's lifespan is established from 25th August 2017 to 25th August 2027, supported by a substantial funding of £2.5 million, inclusive of contributions from the European Regional Development Fund and Broadband Delivery UK. The procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies involved in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in broadband network development and operations. Businesses capable of managing wholesale network risks, such as take-up risk, will find the conditions favourable for participation. As the project aims to extend broadband access to eligible 'white' premises, companies specialising in innovative telecommunications solutions and capable of delivering in a 'gap funded' model would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for additional funding throughout the contract period further enhances the scope for financial viability and business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worcestershire Broadband Phase 3

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council has previously invested significant public funds through two separate contracts (Superfast Worcestershire and Superfast Extension Programme) to extend the availability of NGA infrastructure in areas where no existing commercial deployment existed or there were no imminent plans for further deployment from the telecommunications market. Phase 3 aims to extend NGA coverage even further by selecting an infrastructure provider to build an NGA network to the remaining unserved 'white' premises, focusing on the eligible business premises and utilising the public funding that is available in a 'gap funded' model. The eligible 'white' premises in the intervention area have been qualified formally through an Open Market Review and Public Consultation processes with the supplier market. However suppliers should note that as this information is investigated further and as new details become known, the scope, viability and need for coverage can be reassessed. The project is receiving up to ?1,000,0GBP of funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to contribute in to the tender opportunity, as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, which is being matched by DCMS' Broadband Delivery UK, who has allocated up to ?1,500,000GBP for the Programme. The current confirmed funding figure which should be modelled is ?2,500,000GBP. The difference between the total potential subsidy and the confirmed figure is additional approved funding which may be incorporated into the Contract during its deployment. The procurement documentation explains how the contract will handle the use of additional funding Over the resulting contract's lifetime, other funding may become available, at which point the Connecting Worcestershire Phase 3 Broadband Programme will look to use this in the successful delivery of broadband provision to the remainder of the eligible 'white' premises. The Contractor will be expected to provide investment in the network, as part of the 'gap funded' model, and to own and manage the risks associated with developing and operating a wholesale broadband network, including but not limited to take-up risk. Upon expressing an interest in this opportunity on the etendering portal, suppliers will be able to access all documentation except for the Data Room. Bidders are required to request access to the Data Room, details of which are contained in the document How to join the external Yammer Group: 'Tender Info -Broadband Phase 3' Tender documentation includes an Expression of Interest form and a Code of Conduct form which require completing and submitting to the Council as no later than 23rd May 2017. This action follows a state aid requirement. These documents can be provided to the Council via the In-Tend etendering portal using its Correspondence function. Please note that the following stages apply to the procurement: - Comp... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7cc2d9-f14f-47d9-b273-1cd8aadc9df1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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