Tender

Subsea Cables Repair & Market Analysis

BEIS

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22 Sep 2023 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has issued a tender titled "Subsea Cables Repair & Market Analysis" for research services related to telecommunications infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of October 13, 2023, and a contract period starting on November 2, 2023. The tender value is £80,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure below the threshold. The tender is aimed at evaluating the maintenance and repair of subsea cables to enhance the UK's telecoms and internet access infrastructure.

This opportunity presented by DCMS is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the telecommunications and research services sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract provides a chance for companies to contribute to the resilience and future sustainability of the UK's network of subsea cables, thereby supporting the country's telecommunications and internet connectivity objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsea Cables Repair & Market Analysis

Notice Description

DSIT is the lead Government department for telecommunications, data and internet infrastructure policy. A key part of our national internet infrastructure are the subsea cables that connect the UK to the global internet. The team responsible for telecommunications / data cables (referred to as 'subsea cables') works across Government, its agencies, and partners in industry to ensure the infrastructure that underpins the UK's telecoms and internet access is robust, resilient, secure and fit for the future. To assure the resilience of the UK's network of subsea cables, DSIT requires an evidence base to support policy development. The team needs a clear picture of how maintenance and repair is delivered and its long-term viability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-860990ca-3388-467e-a826-268aae63468d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36e6fea-6692-4b7b-b0cf-2b85f0d46f75
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2023 - 24 Jan 2024 1-6 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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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