Tender

Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2018 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders for the "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire" project, aimed at providing broadband infrastructure to rural businesses within the South East of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process will be conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period set to conclude on 5 December 2018. The total budget for this initiative is £10 million, with approved funding of £6,313,500 and an additional potential funding of £3,686,500. The contract period for the delivery of broadband services will commence on 13 February 2019 and extend until 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those qualified to deploy broadband infrastructure. Companies that can deliver high-speed internet solutions, especially those familiar with rural connectivity challenges, will find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a strong emphasis on engaging local providers, which could lead to significant business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

Notice Description

Provision of Broadband infrastructure to rural business in Oxfordshire that currently have no Superfast Broadband infrastruture provided with a download speed greater than 24Mbps The procurement will be based on 4 geographical Lots. Deployment must complete 31/3/2020 - there is a requirement for the delivery of Wholesale Services for 7 years post completion of the deployment date. Approved funding is PS6313500 Potential Additional Funding PS3686500

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f0656d-8a95-49bc-8316-0e3b7c2ab608
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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