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GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2020 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works" project, part of the Local Full Fibre Network Fund initiative. Located in Colchester, Essex, the tender is classified under the network system industry category and is procured through an open procedure. The tender period closed on 20th March 2020, with the awarded contract valued at £1,083,890 set to begin on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in network construction and maintenance. The project involves the creation of gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks, ideal for companies looking to expand their service offerings and capabilities in the growing fibre-optic market in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)

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 in a number of key locations within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the scope of works of the separate Lots, with further detail provided 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. A Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) was issued in relation to this tender opportunity on 29th October 2019. Reference number: TED85/2019-232927. OJ Notice Number: 2019/S 211-514714

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8869a9ef-8791-4ca8-839a-54c25e748f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd229a34-a648-46b7-9b7a-3c7cde5e36a2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,083,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,083,890 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTECH CABLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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