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Fibre in Water

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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12 Apr 2022 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Fibre in Water". This initiative aims to enhance access to advanced broadband and mobile services through water mains. Located in London, the procurement falls under the research and development services category. The contract, valued at £84,350, commenced on 31 January 2022 and concluded on 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period having ended on 17 December 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and water sectors to expand their reach and expertise. Companies with strong capabilities in research and development, as well as those that are SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The DCMS is seeking innovative solutions that leverage existing infrastructure, making it an ideal platform for businesses committed to driving technological advancements in public services.

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Notice Title

Fibre in Water

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to provide technical and specialist knowledge, of the telecoms and water sectors, in support of the Fibre in Water project. The project seeks to explore the possibilities and challenges of improving access to advanced broadband and mobile services via water mains.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5475130-ccb1-4c11-bf6d-be1e9f3ad186
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d9ddef-fd55-4606-9084-026efa05f7ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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