Tender

Provision of Citizen Wi-Fi

ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2020 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Adur & Worthing Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Citizen Wi-Fi Services," focusing on free-to-use public Wi-Fi in both external and internal public spaces. This initiative falls under the information technology services category and seeks to enable connectivity in key areas across Adur & Worthing, utilising up to 83 council-owned fibre sites as hubs. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submitting the Supplier Selection Questionnaire set for 16 November 2020. The contract is expected to commence from 1 February 2021 and will run until 31 January 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology, particularly those with expertise in Wi-Fi deployment and network management. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for public connectivity and user engagement are well-suited to participate in this competitive process. Given the focus on social, economic, and environmental value, firms that offer complementary services, such as design or community-focused tech initiatives, may find additional ways to align their offerings with the council's objectives and expand their business reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Citizen Wi-Fi

Notice Description

The authority (AWC) proposes to engage in a competitive process to appoint a contractor for the provision of Citizen Wi-Fi services; free-to-use public Wi-Fi services in external and internal public spaces, which is expected to include a landing platform to facilitate access and deliver; social, economic, and environmental value through physical features, functionality & content aligned to AWC services, communities, and businesses. AWC intends on enabling Citizen Wi-Fi services in key external areas of its towns and internally at designated community-based sites, using up to 83 of its fibre sites as connectivity hubs and/or backhaul connectivity for Wi-Fi services. Potential zones to receive Wi-Fi coverage have been identified, which have been categorised as primary, secondary, and community premises zones. AWC has contracted with CityFibre to deliver dark fibre to 83 council-owned sites across Adur & Worthing by November 2022, and have entered into contract with MLL Telecom Ltd to light-up and manage network and internet connectivity over the new fibre network for a period of 5 years. The new fibre network will supply the connectivity for the Citizen Wi-Fi services. The potential zones along with their categorisation are defined in Appendix A, but it should be noted that AWC does not necessarily expect Bidders to deliver all zones within the defined AWC-contract value (PS1.04m). The scale of coverage is expected to be assessed as part of the value proposition at the ITT stage. Potential zones have been included in this PIN to ensure suppliers have knowledge of the types of areas involved, and the potential for expanding services to additional zones at a later date. AWC anticipates Citizen Wi-Fi procurement to run to the end of January 2021. AWC would like to see early physical deployment activity within 2-3 months of the contract award but limited to 'fibre-ready' locations. The timescales for the rollout of services thereafter is expected to follow CityFibre's delivery of dark fibre to AWC sites. The service AWC requires goes beyond basic connectivity, and to this end, AWC commissioned a user-centred design lab to identify how public Wi-Fi services can drive social, economic, and environmental value. It is envisioned that value will arrive from a combination of: Suitable connectivity delivered in appropriate locations Landing / activity platform(s) promoting activities, services, local information Connected street furniture aligned with facilities and services Devolved content to promote inclusivity and community engagement In addition, AWC is considering subsuming existing corporate* Wi-Fi services under the same service management umbrella, with a single managed service provider - this may or may not require hardware replacement initially, but the procurement may cover maintenance and support of existing equipment and the option to refresh equipment to improve corporate Wi-Fi coverage and security. W... Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity must complete and return the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) by uploading it through In-Tend before 16 November 2020: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/Tenders/Current 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/8a490711-9b62-45d4-b2d6-06aca0e9f3e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 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
ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN11 1HA
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

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Notice Documents

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