Planning

Early Market Engagement - Internet Connectivity Services

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Sep 2024 at 08:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating an Early Market Engagement exercise for the provision of internet connectivity services, classified under the ‘Networks’ industry category (CPV code 32400000). The process, currently in the planning stage, focuses on assessing market capability for supplying such services to various buildings, primarily within the Bristol region and extending to other parts of the UK. This engagement seeks to refine the requirements ahead of any formal procurement activity. The communication for this market engagement is set to continue, with further details expected by 31 August 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to consider the opportunity as it is crucial for Bristol City Council to identify competitive and versatile solutions, including technologies such as wired, satellite, and 5G.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet connectivity services, particularly those capable of sourcing from multiple providers to ensure cost-effectiveness. Companies with robust infrastructure, innovative technologies, and competitive pricing strategies will find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their capabilities. The requirement for scalability and flexibility also makes this an attractive contract for businesses with comprehensive service networks and capabilities in various technologies. Participating in this early engagement could provide significant insights and position businesses favourably for future procurement tenders from Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - Internet Connectivity Services

Notice Description

Bristol City Council would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands and this process of an Early Market Engagement exercise will help us refine the requirements relating to the provision of internet connectivity services to many buildings primarily within the Bristol region but also in other parts of the UK. Bristol City Council is looking for a supplier to have the capability to source these services from multiple providers in order for Bristol City Council to get the best cost for a given location however Bristol City Council understand that the supplier may also be in a position to source all our requirements exclusively using their own network which is also acceptable subject to being competitive in price compared to other providers which may be available via the supplier, we expect the supplier to be able to provide technologies such as wires, satellite, and 5G.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bristol City Council would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands and this process of an Early Market Engagement exercise will help us refine the requirements relating to the provision of internet connectivity services to many buildings primarily within the Bristol region but also in other parts of the UK. Bristol City Council is looking for a supplier to have the capability to source these services from multiple providers in order for Bristol City Council to get the best cost for a given location however Bristol City Council understand that the supplier may also be in a position to source all our requirements exclusively using their own network which is also acceptable subject to being competitive in price compared to other providers which may be available via the supplier, we expect the supplier to be able to provide technologies such as wires, satellite, and 5G.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030096-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Debbie Knight
Contact Email
debbie.knight@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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