Planning

Full Fibre & WAN Services - Soft Market Sounding Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2021 at 00:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a planning stage soft market sounding exercise for the procurement of Full Fibre and WAN Services. This engagement aims to assess market interest and gather insights on relevant products and services, with a crucial deadline for submissions set for 11th February 2022. The Council invites potential suppliers to provide information that will help shape future procurement processes. The notice was published on 16th December 2021 and pertains to the networks industry category, specifically within the CPV classification of 32400000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure, particularly those with experience delivering similar services to large organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the Council is keen to understand the market's capabilities and pricing structures. By participating in this exercise, businesses can position themselves strategically for future procurement opportunities with Birmingham City Council, enhancing their chances for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Fibre & WAN Services - Soft Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) are seeking input from the market in relation to Full Fibre & WAN Infrastructure. For those potential suppliers of Full Fibre & WAN, this soft market sounding is an opportunity to: * Inform the council of relevant products and services. * Help shape how the council considers the market when taking decisions on procurement scope and approach. * Learn more about BCC prior to engagement through a potential future procurement process. For Birmingham City Council, the purpose of this soft market sounding is to: * Give the market an understanding of Birmingham City Council's needs for Full Fibre & WAN Infrastructure. * Find out current market interest in providing relevant products and services to the council. * Find out delivery and market options, including potential cost and cost structures. * Find out the experience the market has in delivering similar services at similar-sized organisations. * Gain insight from the market when considering how best to deliver the service. Please read the document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this soft market sounding exercise please complete the requirements questionnaire, along with a solution overview and itemised price list and submit it via the In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc by Noon on the 11th February 2022. Registration on In-Tend is free. The system is secure and access to the clarifications will only be made available to those employees of the Council, and/or their authorised advisers in respect of this soft market sounding request. If you are unable to register with In-Tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk. If you are interested in responding please click on the following link to access the Council's portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register your interest. We will send you a username and password so you can download the documentation. Please note that this is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a66abe65-2ec9-4ef1-b812-977d320b94ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4feef2a7-140e-4954-9311-1e1d7716b1bb
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2022Expired
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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