Tender

LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is currently conducting a tender for the "LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project", aimed at constructing a digital connectivity backhaul network across the Liverpool City Region. This initiative falls under the telecommunications industry and has a budget of £1,000,000. The tender is being offered through a selective procurement method with a competitive dialogue process, and it is actively seeking supplier partnerships to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network. The tender period ends on 7th February 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 4th August 2020, running until 3rd December 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in telecommunications, infrastructure development, and digital technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the LCRCA aims to foster inclusive growth within the region. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and have experience in establishing and managing telecommunications networks could be well-positioned to meet the contracting authority’s requirements and leverage future commercial opportunities within the local authority framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to establish a joint venture or similar partnership, with a supplier in order to build, operate and maintain a digital connectivity backhaul network across the Liverpool City Region. LCRCA is looking to establish a partnership arrangement with a supplier, who will support in the design, implementation, maintenance, operation and commercialisation of such network. The supplier will be prepared to enter into a long-term commercial and financial arrangement with LCRCA to support in delivering the wider ambition around LCRCA's digital strategy for the LCR. This digital network is expected to deliver a dedicated full fibre backhaul network, with unlimited capacity, which passes through all LCR localities and provide the opportunity for future development of local authority local access networks as well as wider commercial opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73f4e8f0-6a96-41d1-93d7-70a7339bf50b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6a5f1d-e426-471f-b6c3-41ca2c1e991f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2020 - 3 Dec 2029 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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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