Tender

Superfast Essex Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2017 at 08:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is actively seeking to appoint one or several partners for the Superfast Essex Phase 4a project, which aims to enhance broadband access across the county. This tender falls under the telecommunications services category and is based in the East of England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4 January 2018. The project has a total estimated value of between £2 million and £5.5 million, and intends to ensure over 99% of fixed addresses have access to superfast broadband by completing this rollout by December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications and broadband services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Companies that can deliver telecommunications infrastructure or services in the specified districts of Epping Forest, Basildon, and Braintree are particularly well-suited for this tender. With the open procurement method allowing for diverse participation, this project is an excellent chance for businesses to engage with a pivotal public initiative aimed at improving digital connectivity in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Superfast Essex Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1)

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint one or several partners to deliver Phase 4a (Phase 4, Tranche 1) of its Superfast Essex broadband programme. Superfast Essex is part of the UK national broadband initiative overseen by DCMS. ECC has successfully completed its Phase 1 rollout and is currently implementing Phases 2 and 3. Using a mixture of project implementation savings from previous phases, subsidy clawback from existing delivery contracts, new funding from Essex districts and new grant funding, Phase 4 aims to: (a)ensure more than 99% of all fixed addresses in the county have access to superfast broadband; (b)complete the rollout by December 2021; (c)make effective use of project savings and external funding sources to avoid the need for new ECC capital funding. This procurement is split into 3 lots comprising Epping Forest District, Basildon District and Braintree District. The estimated total value of Phase 4a across all three lots is between PS2 m and PS5.5 m.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ec3a7f6-6b39-4fe2-a1a7-fcbf4c69816a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd67087-2710-49b3-8b15-4cff3d908c64
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2028 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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