Planning

WSCC Request for Information - OpenNetwork Dark Fibre Design

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Oct 2022 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. The RFI aims to refine the procurement process for the future purchase of these services. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is October 21, 2022. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a focus on optical-fibre cables in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. Interested businesses should pay attention to the engagement end date of October 21, 2022, set by the West Sussex County Council. The nature of the procurement process leans towards suppliers who can provide innovative solutions in the optical-fibre cables industry within the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Request for Information - OpenNetwork Dark Fibre Design

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) sets out the information which is required by West Sussex County Council (the Council) from potential suppliers to better refine the buying/procurement process for a future procurement of duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. Further details can be found in the attached documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f291e791-356c-4c65-9091-a149c7f5aff7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff64f106-34ac-45d0-887b-41139a227d90
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2022Expired
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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