Planning

PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton Market Warming Event

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 May 2018 at 13:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council is initiating a tender titled "PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton" as part of a market warming event aimed at understanding options for the provision of a local full fibre network. This event is scheduled for 27th June 2018, with engagement opportunities ending on 25th August 2018. The project, classified within the telecommunications network industry, aims to connect 196 public sector premises across Wolverhampton, targeting improvements in digital infrastructure to support key transformation programmes within the Council. Suppliers are invited to express interest by 20th June 2017, with discussions taking place under regulation 40 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure, particularly those with experience in delivering full fibre solutions. Companies focused on digital innovation, educational technology, and community engagement initiatives would be well-suited to participate. The project's emphasis on enhancing broadband access for schools and public services can lead to collaborative projects that drive further growth and community impact through improved digital connectivity in Wolverhampton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton Market Warming Event

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Suppliers for one to one discussions on the 27th June 2018 to understand the options and delivery models for providing a local full fibre network for utilisation by local public-sector organisations. We propose to procure a local full fibre network connecting 196 public sector premises across the city of Wolverhampton . The public-sector sites include schools, the City of Wolverhampton, college, libraries, community centres and hubs, family and children centres, housing offices and council offices. The main aim of this improvements in the digital infrastructure is to support the Council's Confident, Capable Council (C3) transformation programme to improve services and transform the way the council works through the implementation of our digital transformational agenda. The fibre network will support the provision and efficient delivery of technology-based solutions and services will support the new ways of working that satisfy customers and free up valuable resources for reinvestment in front line services. We also anticipate wider benefits of higher bandwidth to schools and the college including the positive effect on teaching outcomes and opportunities such as virtual learning environments and smart learning and around digital inclusion from improved bandwidth to libraries, community centres and hubs, family and children centres and housing offices offering opportunities for our residents to discover the benefits of getting online in community venues. The purpose of the meeting will be to; introduce both parties, the aims and ambitions for the offering, the achievable possibilities, any unidentified aspects pre-tender. The meeting will be conducted under regulation 40 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This is to ensure that the objectives for exercise are informed and achievable and for those willing to provide the service to be fully informed. Expressions of interest closes on the 20/06/17 and appointments will be on a first come first severed basis. Slots will be an hour in length with the format of a 10-minute overview by the authority, 40-minute presentation and discussion by the supplier and 10 minutes for questions. Please respond by emailing John Thompson at John.Thompson@wolverhampton.gov.uk and you will be allocated a time on the 27th June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894bcaaf-f884-4f67-b4eb-6be8decbbe1a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Thompson
Contact Email
john.thompson@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 4503

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

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