Tender

Digital infrastructure development, 'soft market' consultation and invitation for proposals

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, which is seeking proposals for a project titled "Digital infrastructure development, ‘soft market’ consultation and invitation for proposals." This initiative is classified under the telecommunications industry and aims to enhance the existing digital infrastructure assets within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, having been published on 28th July 2016, with the tender period closing on 11th August 2016. The project has an estimated budget of £30,000 and involves the creation of a framework that facilitates private sector engagement while ensuring public sector objectives are met.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those specialising in fibre-optic materials and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate, as the procurement aims to encourage varied investment and collaboration. Companies that can offer innovative proposals to integrate digital infrastructure and support the commercialisation of these services are likely to find substantial growth potential through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital infrastructure development, 'soft market' consultation and invitation for proposals

Notice Description

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) has digital infrastructure assets, including ducting and fibre, developed for its own use. TMBC wishes to work with public sector partners that have similar assets to create an integrated infrastructure, with potential for wider use, including by private sector service providers. TMBC invites proposals to create a framework enabling the creation of such an integrated infrastructure and administering access to it. Proposals must ensure that public sector objectives are met, while encouraging private sector engagement - including investment and commercialisation - on market economy and non-discriminatory principles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f27d15af-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd60725-4ee6-4319-abf7-dd703c04b022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

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
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2016 - 27 Sep 2016 30 days
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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7JU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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