Tender

GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway", a project aimed at establishing new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within Colchester, located in the East of England. The tender period ends on 27th January 2020, and the estimated contract value is £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. This procurement is classified under the works category and is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit bids. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd March 2020 and run until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in network infrastructure and construction works. With the growing demand for enhanced communication networks, businesses equipped to deliver fibre optic installations and associated services should consider competing for this contract to expand their reach and grow within the public sector. The support from the Government under the Local Full Fibre Network Fund further underscores the significance of this project in promoting digital infrastructure development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

Notice Description

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 to the Colchester Northern Gateway. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ae5173-935a-4e83-aba5-980c02688d58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7378bae6-ea8d-41c6-8b48-6ed875801ac1
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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