Planning

Public Sector Fibre Network Extension

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is preparing to initiate a tender for the "Public Sector Fibre Network Extension," which falls under the works category within the public services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the Council looking to extend its fibre network across three distinct areas: West (approximately 10 km), South (approximately 6.3 km), and North (approximately 2.4 km). Key dates to note include the expected publication of the main tender, likely in January or February 2020, with an initial future notice date on 31 January 2020. Located in Aberdeen, the tender aims to enhance the communications infrastructure of the local authority and is classified under the CPV code 32421000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in construction, civil engineering, and telecommunications sectors to contribute to the expansion of fibre network infrastructure in Aberdeen. Companies with expertise in duct installation, excavation, and fibre optic cable laying would be well-suited to participate in this tender. With detailed plans for ducting installations and specific geographical routes specified by the Council, interested bidders are encouraged to prepare their proposals and register their interest as the tender process unfolds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Fibre Network Extension

Notice Description

ACC will shortly be undertaking a tender for the civils involved to enable laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10k), South (c.6.3k) and North (c.2.4k) But this will not all necessarily be covered off under one tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ACC will shortly be undertaking a tender for the civils involved to enable laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10k), South (c.6.3k) and North (c.2.4k) But this will not all necessarily be covered off under one tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606881
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374379
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

45112100 - Trench-digging work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2020Expired
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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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