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title: "G&R/BNET Commercialisation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ac4afe3-9189-40b0-927d-e8c5bf8af9d0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-11"
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# G&R/BNET Commercialisation

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ac4afe3-9189-40b0-927d-e8c5bf8af9d0

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is planning a tender process for the G&R/BNET Commercialisation project in the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry category. The engagement end date for market input is set for October 27, 2023. The primary aim is to seek input regarding potential investment, operation, and commercialisation of Bristol's digital assets, focusing on minimizing risks and ensuring informed decisions.

This tender by Bristol City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the telecommunication industry, to contribute towards the commercialisation of digital assets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging the market for input before moving forward with the project.

## Notice

Bristol City Council are seeking input from the market regarding potential investment, operation and commercialisation of Bristol's current and future digital assets based on the parameters detailed in the "background information" section, such as Neutral Host operation and minimising risk to Bristol. Please note that this is not a call for competition. This is a soft market testing event being used by BCC to ensure informed decisions are made with regards to this project moving forwards. The contract dates that are advertised are not representative of the actual contract as these are yet to be determined. BCC does not bind itself to following any particular route to market with regards to this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4c901e-1385-4ed4-b8c6-64a1b704f3d4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4c901e-1385-4ed4-b8c6-64a1b704f3d4
- 11 Oct 2023 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d8d011-aa2a-4b83-a428-c3356dff09ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4c901e-1385-4ed4-b8c6-64a1b704f3d4
  11th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d8d011-aa2a-4b83-a428-c3356dff09ff
  11th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=235ec6dc-1568-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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