Tender

Rural Fixed Wireless Access

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2023 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is looking to address hard-to-reach areas via a procurement process for an ultrafast wireless solution. The primary drivers are long-term value for money, flexibility for temporary solutions, and opex cost neutrality. The tender, titled "Rural Fixed Wireless Access," has a value of £400,000 and is classified under IT services in the services sector. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender closing on March 10, 2023. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2023, and run until March 28, 2028, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender from Norfolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services consulting, software development, and support. Companies that can offer innovative and cost-effective wireless solutions tailored to rural areas are well-suited to compete. The Council's focus on long-term value for money and flexibility in deployment creates a conducive environment for businesses willing to provide sustainable and adaptable solutions. With the procurement managed electronically, interested applicants need to register on the Council's e-procurement system to access detailed documentation and express their interest in participating.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Fixed Wireless Access

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has made very significant progress in improving access to fixed and mobile coverage across the County. Whilst funding has successfully addressed many areas of Norfolk, there are still areas which are unable to benefit. It is these hard-to-reach areas that Norfolk County Council is looking to address via this procurement. Norfolk County Council wishes to procure an ultrafast wireless solution to poorly served areas of the county. The primary drivers are: - A solution which delivers long term value for money. - A solution which can offers flexibility with regard to delivering a temporary solution (2- 3Years) with the capability of being re-deployed to address another village location. - A technical solution which is opex cost neutral to Norfolk CC. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48346db-5d68-4868-ab0e-b0aeefe87aa1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 28 Mar 2028 4-5 years
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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