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Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Apr 2019 at 20:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking the Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme, aimed at enhancing ICT services in the region. This procurement falls within the network equipment industry category, specifically targeting services such as the design, implementation, and maintenance of a dedicated fibre connectivity system for over 1,300 public sector assets across Greater Manchester. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 13 May 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30 September 2019 and will extend for four years, concluding on 30 September 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £33 million, with a minimum value of £13 million, and the procurement method is classified as selective, using a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in fibre-optic materials, network equipment, and ancillary telecommunications construction services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for public sector implementations will be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the critical infrastructure of Greater Manchester while also expanding their portfolios and client bases within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the LAs across GM currently run ICT services over a combination of WAN's utilising a wide range of underlying connectivity circuits. To improve the value, flexibility, and future-proofing of these arrangements, the LAs are looking to procure the design, implementation, maintenance and support, including a minimum 20 year right of use of dark fibre connectivity, or dark fibre virtual equivalent circuits. This will provide unlimited capacity dedicated fibre connectivity to as many LA public sites and assets in the region. The LAs will continue to be able to procure their WAN connectivity through existing Suppliers when required. These services will be delivered over the connectivity achieved through this contract. As a guide the LFFN Programme will connect over 1300 public sector assets by full fibre, inc over 600 public buildings and sites, 33 F&RS sites and 700 UTMC assets and will be funded through Government Grant and local contributions. It is proposed that a Framework Agreement will be established with up to 2 suppliers. A single supplier will be awarded to each framework lot. At the same time simultaneous confirmed contracts will be awarded to the supplier, for each Contracting Authority within each framework lot. The procurement will be a competitive procedure with Negotiation and further details will be defined in the Contract Notice. The evaluation criteria will be a combination of qualitative and commercial submissions, including maximising the potential number of sites to be connected across Greater Manchester. In summary there will be a supplier selection process, followed by an invitation to submit initial tenders for up to 5 shortlisted tenderers. Following further evaluation, up to 3 tenderers may then be invited to further negotiation sessions and a final revised tender will then be requested and evaluated before award. The contract is anticipated to commence in September 2019 and works will be delivered such that the Government funding contributions are required to be expended before 31.3.2021, with Local Authority match contribution completing thereafter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c79340-44f9-4801-b100-cb3d833f44ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 4-5 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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