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Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2021 at 19:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire" project, which aims to enhance superfast broadband infrastructure for rural businesses in Oxfordshire. This project falls under the Computer network services industry category and is currently in the Award stage. Key components include multiple lots, covering various geographical areas such as the North of the Cherwell district and West Oxfordshire, with a total contract value amounting to over £5 million. Key dates include an award date of 25th September 2019, and the procurement was initiated as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and infrastructural development, particularly those specialising in broadband services. Companies capable of delivering quality internet solutions in rural areas would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide innovative approaches tailored to local needs. With several lots available, both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it a prime opportunity for collaboration and growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

Notice Description

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. The Contract is divided into 4 Lots

Lot Information

LOT 1 - North. The Geographic area for this lot is the North of the Cherwell district.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot1 represents the following geographical area: LOT 1 - North. The Geographic area for this lot is the North of the Cherwell district.

LOT 2 - Central. The Geographic areas for this lot are the south of the Cherwell district, West Oxfordshire, the North of the Vale of White horse and the North-west portion of South Oxfordshire.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 2 represents the following geographical area: LOT 2 - Central. The Geographic areas for this lot are the south of the Cherwell district, West Oxfordshire, the North of the Vale of White horse and the North-west portion of South Oxfordshire.

LOT 3 - South West. The Geographic areas for this lot is the south of the Vale of White Horse district along with a few premises in the south west of the South Oxfordshire district.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 3 represents the following geographical area: LOT 3 - South West. The Geographic areas for this lot is the south of the Vale of White Horse district along with a few premises in the south west of the South Oxfordshire district.

Lot 4

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 4 represents the following geographical area: LOT 4 - South East. The Geographic areas for this lot is South Oxfordshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009198-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,313,498 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Martin Hall
Contact Email
martin.hall@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7889164706

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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