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Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) Works Project

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2020 at 15:16

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2019 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) Works Project" to enhance infrastructure across Warwickshire and Solihull. This procurement, valued at approximately £5,700,000, is aimed at improving the existing Wide Area Network capabilities through the implementation of full fibre optic connections. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 22nd March 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2019 and concluding on 30th April 2021. The project specifically falls within the telecommunications equipment and supplies sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in telecommunications infrastructure and network solutions. Businesses that specialise in fibre optic technologies or have experience working on public sector projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As Warwickshire County Council collaborates with the Broadband Development UK (BDUK) programme to deliver these improvements, firms with knowledge of relevant compliance and service delivery in public contracts would also stand to benefit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) Works Project

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council, acting as lead authority on a Local Full Fibre Network Project, commenced an Open procurement procedure to procure new infrastructure across Warwickshire and Solihull. The objective was to improve both the value and flexibility of current Wide Area Network arrangements through the procurement of new infrastructure across the CSW region. This infrastructure will consist of full fibre optic connections (1Gb capable) from and to key locations across the CSW region via Public Sector Building Upgrades (PSBU) that can then be made available to both organisations and their delivery partners as a service when it is required. In completing this task, the Lead Authority is working with the Broadband Development UK (BDUK) programme within the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) and this procurement is wholly funded by DCMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8be33374-50f0-47f2-966d-b5c0cee40598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c8ab6c-9169-42b4-b575-309f4524c06a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,674,509 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-2 years
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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