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title: "CWC19122 - Dark Fibre (LFFN)"
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# CWC19122 - Dark Fibre (LFFN)

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-053423ea-2d51-47c8-b3ba-5798ff61dfd8

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council, located in Wolverhampton, England, has initiated a tender process for the project titled "CWC19122 - Dark Fibre (LFFN)." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the provision of wide area network connectivity. The procurement process, opened on 5th July 2019, is set to conclude on 8th August 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £5,000,000 to £28,000,000, with the contract period running from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2039. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in high-speed connectivity solutions, particularly those capable of delivering gigabit-capable services across public sector networks. Suitable businesses typically include advanced telecommunications firms and IT service providers looking to expand their portfolios by working with educational institutions and public sector entities involved in the project. Engaging in this contract could potentially secure ongoing relationships with Wolverhampton City Council and associated organisations within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Wolverhampton City Council is to receive an award from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's Local full Fibre Network Programme. The project is for the provision of quality, reliable high-speed connectivity between Public buildings and assets across the City. The council is seeking to future proof its network connectivity requirements for the next 20 years through the installation of gigabit capable network services. This procurement is to procure the long-term right of use of flexible and future proofed gigabit connectivity across its entire estate. There is a potential for the public organisations named below to utilise this contract in the future, however the only contract award guaranteed is Wolverhampton City Council core sites, tenderer's must use their own judgement to enable them to make an informed decision with regard to identifying risk within this contract. Wolverhampton City Council at its sole discretion may or may not contract with the winning tenderer for the optional sites. Wolverhampton City Council will not be liable for any costs associated with regard to bidding or planning for any further work related the named parties below. Wolverhampton Homes City of Wolverhampton College Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust Academies: Aldersley High School (Aldersley Academies Trust), Coppice Performing Arts, Heath Park (Central Learning Partnership Trust), Moreton School, Moseley Park (Central Learning Partnership Trust), Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy, St Edmunds Catholic, St Peters, Smestow, Wednesfield High, Wolverhampton Girls High, Berrybrook Primary, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary, Dunstall Hall Primary, D'Eyncourt Primary, Elston Hall Primary, Field View Primary, Goldthorn Park Primary, Grove Primary, Holy Rosary Catholic Primary, Oxley Primary (renamed Bushbury Lane Academy), Parkfield Primary, Palmers Cross Primary, Perry Hall Primary, St Albans Church of England Primary, St Bartholomews CE Primary, St Jude's CE Primary, St Mary and John Catholic Primary, St Mary's Catholic Primary, St Michael's Catholic Primary, St Stephen's Church of England Primary, St Theresa's Catholic Primary, St Thomas' Church of England Primary, St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary, Trinity Church of England Primary, Villers Primary, Woden Primary (Central Learning Partnership Trust), Woodthorne Primary, Woodfield Infant, Woodfield Junior, Broadmeadow Nursery, Westcroft, New Park (renamed Northern House) Black Country Urban Traffic Control Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation trust West Midlands Regional Adoption Agency West Midlands Pensions Fund Wolverhampton Adult Education Services Wolverhampton Credit Union West Midlands Combined Authority Value Range: between 5,000,000 and 28,000,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759e0502-518e-49fb-9ca3-933354dc310c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2019 - 23 Dec 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £901,608,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYFIBRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759e0502-518e-49fb-9ca3-933354dc310c
- 5 Jul 2019 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e82232-a2ca-4927-89ef-5eb7e53818e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759e0502-518e-49fb-9ca3-933354dc310c
  23rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e82232-a2ca-4927-89ef-5eb7e53818e8
  5th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

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