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Fibre Hub Connectivity in Rural Dorset

DORSET COUNCIL

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11 May 2021 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Fibre Hub Connectivity in Rural Dorset," aimed at improving broadband coverage and infrastructure specifically in the Blandford to Sherborne area. This contract falls under the IT services category, and has been classified as a service procurement. Notably, the procurement method chosen is selective, following a restricted procedure, and it has progressed through to the award stage with the contract value set at £824,165. The contract was signed on 29 March 2021, with a key deliverable of providing gigabit-capable connectivity to designated sites by 31 March 2022, with an extension possibility for some sites to be completed by 30 June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in broadband infrastructure and connectivity solutions. Companies that can meet the requirements for providing equitable wholesale access to the fibre installed, as part of the connectivity project, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on delivering high-quality and cost-effective connectivity, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in 5G standards and related technological developments will likely excel in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Fibre Hub Connectivity in Rural Dorset

Notice Description

The proposed Fibre Hub Connectivity in Rural Dorset (FHCiRD) aims to deliver an improvement to both the broadband coverage and build infrastructure that will facilitate longer term improvements and reduce the commercial cost of mobile deployments, including the latest 5G standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of gigabit capable connectivity to agreed sites by 31 March 2022. Dorset Council has made available a proportion of the funding which will enable a small number of sites to be delivered by 30 June 2022. It is a condition of the procurement process that the provider of fibre connectivity for 'hub' sites facilitate fair and equitable wholesale access to fibre installed as part of the hub connectivity scheme. This award is for 63 sites within the Blandford to Sherborne area as outlined within the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02af93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010274-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£824,165 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dawn Adams
Contact Email
dawn.adams@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221271

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX INTERNET

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