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GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2020 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council has completed a tender process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway." This initiative falls under the network infrastructure category and aims to establish new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in Colchester, East of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an awarded contract valued at £389,250. The contract period begins on 1 April 2020 and concludes on 31 December 2020. The tender period ended on 20 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the expanding sector of digital communication infrastructure. Companies that specialise in network construction, fibre optics, and telecommunications stand to benefit from competing for this contract, enhancing their growth potential within the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks to the Colchester Northern Gateway. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7f0f031-0022-49f5-b5a1-fd422d58132f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a4191be-0aa3-4701-a76d-3b3b0bc0af1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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