Tender

GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Nov 2019 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2019 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for the "LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)" project, aimed at developing gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks funded by the UK Government through the Local Full Fibre Network Fund. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and submissions are due by 20th December 2019. The project is located in Colchester, within the East of England, and covers the telecommunications industry category, with a total contract value estimated between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in the construction and telecommunications sectors to engage in a large-scale infrastructure project. Firms specialising in network system development and network infrastructure are particularly well-suited to bid, as detailed requirements will be outlined in the tender documents available through the specified procurement platform. Successful businesses will not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to the growth of critical communication infrastructure in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 November 2019 for the following reason: The Access Code for Delta is AJ75DUCG54. Please log in or register as a supplier on www.delta-esourcing.com and enter the Access Code to view the tender pack(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.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. A Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) was issued in relation to this tender opportunity on 29th October 2019. Reference number: TED85/2019-232927. OJ Notice Number: 2019/S 211-514714

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6306473c-e2b2-4de7-a9cf-75c2000cf2d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde86d7b-bd82-4b2b-bba2-42fc7fe5b5de
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
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

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
procurement@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

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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