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Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18 Stage 3 Lot 2 Forest of Dean & Golden Valley

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2017 at 10:09

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18 Stage 3 Lot 2 Forest of Dean & Golden Valley" is being procured by Herefordshire Council. This tender is part of a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing Next Generation Access Broadband (NGA) in rural areas of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The contract, classified under communications network services, is currently at the award stage, with notable key dates including an award date of December 22, 2016, and a contract period extending from December 23, 2016, to November 27, 2025. An indicative public subsidy of approximately GBP 4.54 million has been earmarked to support this initiative and facilitate the reach of broadband services to around 7,750 eligible premises in the designated areas.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and broadband infrastructure development. Companies capable of delivering wholesale broadband services and those offering related telecommunications equipment, construction work, and installation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on open procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to engage in large-scale broadband projects and contribute to enhancing digital connectivity in underserved regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18 Stage 3 Lot 2 Forest of Dean & Golden Valley

Notice Description

This contract forms an integral part of the Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18 in which the strategic partnership between Herefordshire Council and Gloucestershire County Council are seeking to extend the reach of Next Generation Access Broadband ("NGA") to rural parts of both counties which have yet to benefit from such services. The contract relates to stage 3 of the strategy which can be obtained from the Fastershire website www.fastershire.com. Its aim is to procure an Ultrafast Broadband solution for as many of the premises which are as yet unreached in parts of the Forest of Dean as possible. Additionally, a minimum of NGA standard services are being sought within parts of the Golden Valley. Specifically, the contract will seek to build a broadband network that will provide; a wholesale broadband service open to all Communication Providers on a non-discriminatory basis; with the capability to access Ultrafast Broadband (NGA in the Golden Valley) by the greatest number of the circa. 7,750 eligible premises as possible. The contractor will be expected to provide substantial investment into the broadband network and own and manage the risks associated with developing and operating the broadband network on a wholesale basis including, but not limited to, take-up risks. An indicative public subsidy of circa. GBP 4.54 million has been allocated to this contract and it is anticipated that this subsidy will provide the gap funding required by the selected supplier to deliver NGA coverage to a significant number of the eligible premises in the Lot 2 area. This subsidy has been allocated by BDUK and Gloucestershire County Council. In order to comply with the State aid requirement of providing the minimum public subsidy necessary to overcome the market failure to provide the required services to the eligible premises, the actual amount of subsidy will be dependent upon the chosen solution. This said, the estimated level of public subsidy is not anticipated to exceed GBP 4.54 million.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fee4439b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cd10a7-3f33-4e9a-a030-be2319563b4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

45000000 - Construction work

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,540,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,540,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2016 - 27 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIGACLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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