Planning

Pre Market Engagement Council Housing and Fibre Infrastructure

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2020 at 10:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement process for the "Pre Market Engagement Council Housing and Fibre Infrastructure" initiative. This procurement effort falls within the networks industry category and is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 20th March 2020. The Council is focused on enhancing full fibre infrastructure to facilitate improved digital connectivity, aiming for comprehensive access to full fibre broadband and 5G services by 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and technology deployment. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or services related to fibre networks and 5G technology are well-suited to compete. By engaging with Leicester City Council, businesses can contribute to the Smart Leicester Strategy, which may lead to long-term contracts and growth prospects within the expanding digital connectivity market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement Council Housing and Fibre Infrastructure

Notice Description

The purpose of this document is to describe the initial thoughts of Leicester City Council ("the Council") regarding the interventions that it can make to facilitate the deployment of full fibre in the city and improve provision to its housing stock. Leicester City Council recognises that better fibre infrastructure could unlock many socio-economic benefits for residents and businesses and support the development and growth of 5G networks. The Council's digital connectivity project is part of its Smart Leicester Strategy. Its overarching aim is to connect people and places - digitally, socially and sustainably. The Council's strategic objective is that by 2025 everyone should be able to access full fibre broadband and 5G mobile networks anywhere in the City.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c48730-bdcb-4673-a163-371dbebe8535
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

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
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2020Expired
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6TH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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