Tender

007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2019 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking to procure dark fibre connectivity as part of the "007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)" project. This initiative is categorised under services in the internet network industry and located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th January 2020. The total value of the contract is £30,000, and it will commence on 3rd February 2020, concluding on 2nd February 2025. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure under the below threshold threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their operations, especially those involved in networking, telecommunications, or IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they can offer innovative solutions and personalised service that larger firms may not. Companies with expertise in fibre connections and infrastructure are particularly well-suited to engage in this project, potentially paving the way for further contracts within the growing tech and science sectors in Newcastle's Helix area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council are looking to procure dark fibre connectivity from The Biosphere, which is situated within the Helix site of Newcastle upon Tyne, terminating back to the Civic Centre, also in Newcastle. The Helix is a landmark 24-acre hybrid city quarter in the centre of Newcastle, built for international technology and science businesses, the local community and residents. As part of this procurement, we are also looking to connect 2 buildings locally to The Biosphere to utilise the main dark fibre link. Additional information: All documentation can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/ (DN453320 ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f268ce49-34e4-40ba-bdba-6d582e7c7464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e16c8af-a969-45d4-b1ad-18904b1e9e7b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2025 Over 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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