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Award

20 Nov 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

02 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

06 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is conducting an open tender process for the project titled "Open Full Fibre based Public Wi-Fi and Future 5G Testbed Area." This initiative aims to design, supply, install, commission, and manage an outdoor Public Wi-Fi network in the Dundee Waterfront area across two phases and approach routes to the city centre. The tender is classified under the services category, specifically for general public services, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 13th March 2018, with the initial operational requirement for certain areas by 31st August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, internet services, and public infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in designing and managing public Wi-Fi networks, especially those capable of delivering innovative connectivity solutions and undertaking large-scale installations, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms interested in collaborating in future 5G developments may find this project a strategic entry point into Dundee's broader digital ambitions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Open Full Fibre based Public Wi-Fi and Future 5G Testbed Area

Notice Description

DCC is looking to appoint a Supplier to design, supply, install, commission and fully manage an outdoor Public WiFi network (to be installed on Council owned Assets) and associated services for the Dundee Waterfront area (Phase 1 and 2) and approach routes to Dundee City centre (Phase 1A).

Lot Information

Lot 1

DCC is looking to appoint a Supplier to design, supply, install, commission and fully manage an outdoor Public WiFi network (to be installed on Council owned Assets) and associated services for the Dundee Waterfront area (Phase 1 and 2) and approach routes to Dundee City centre (Phase 1A). The Supplier shall also supply, install, commission and provide break/fix support of a Fibre/Duct network infrastructure to provide the required connectivity for delivery of the Public WiFi network and services, with the end to end fibre infrastructure having sufficient additional capacity and be open access to enable DCC's wider digital ambition, including acting as a catalyst for DCC to form a consortium to bid for 5G Testbeds and Trials funding in collaboration with industry and academia. The Public WiFi service shall be in operation by 31st August 2018 (for at least Phase 1 Coverage Areas), with Phase 1A ideally operational within the same timeframe (but no later than 30th November). No specific timelines are specified for Phase 2. Bidders shall aim to deliver the Public WiFi service to Phase 2 Coverage areas as soon as possible but with Phase 1 and 1A taking priority.

Options: Information to be provided on ad-hoc call outs. However, this is not to be an evaluated part of this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529024
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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