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Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation," focusing on the installation of fibre to support smart multi-purpose columns. This project falls under the industry category of communication and telecommunication equipment and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, completed under the award phase as of 25th November 2024. The contract period commenced on 13th November 2024 and will initially run until 23rd January 2027, with options for extension, reflecting the anticipated ongoing requirements for maintenance and infrastructure support.

With an awarded contract value of £91,702, this procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling telecommunication infrastructure projects. Such businesses can benefit from the extended contract duration and repetitive nature of maintenance and service provisions. Latos Data Centre Ltd, already an active player in this sector, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for competitive SMEs in these markets. The project encourages participation from firms specialising in telecom infrastructure, street works, and fibre network maintenance, paving the way for collaboration and consistent business engagement with public sector authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) Fibre Installation

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to undertake fibre installation to support Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) smart multi-purpose columns provision, inclusive of BT Open Reach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) rental and relevant warranty and maintenance of fibre and any necessary street works. 1 year initial term, with option to extend for 4 further years on a year-by-year basis. First option to extend utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c495d36-324f-454a-a18a-bc40d68f3cb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e7dc7c-8f43-4344-8348-9d1eb44d23b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,702 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 23 Jan 2027 2-3 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATOS DATA CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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