Award

Network Refresh - supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2023 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service between Preston and Manchester. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is 525,000 GBP, with the contract period starting on 20th March 2023 and ending on 19th March 2038.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in optical-fibre cables and communications infrastructure services. Companies based in the North West of England, particularly in the services industry category, may find this contract suitable for expansion and growth. Lancashire County Council, as the buyer, sought specific infrastructure services to enhance connectivity in the region, fostering potential for long-term partnerships with suppliers.

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Notice Title

Network Refresh - supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service

Notice Description

Supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service between; * Unlit dark fibre - Preston and Manchester (via Accrington) * Unlit dark fibre - Preston and Manchester (via Burscough) Procured via the CCS Gigabit Capable Connectivity services (RM6095) - Service Type 3 Managed Infrastructure Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fd0d6cc-6159-4805-b7f6-7acf8c8d5b8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0430f23-169d-458f-a531-28fcb00575ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 19 Mar 2038 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEOS NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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