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title: "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)"
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# GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b70db76-ad6c-45d9-a445-7e2b54191d15

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the construction works involved in the Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) project, aimed at creating new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within Colchester. The tender, titled "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works - Metronet (0208)", was classified under the network infrastructure category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £1,832,050. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st December 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the deadline for submitting tenders having passed on 20th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and telecommunications, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as the project is designed to enhance local network infrastructure capabilities. Companies with expertise in fibre optics, network construction, and telecommunications services could find themselves well-positioned to explore future collaborations or bidding opportunities, stemming from the successful roll-out of this fibre network initiative in Colchester.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements are provided within the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488283e1-62fc-40e1-b174-30f0f3495277 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,832,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,832,050 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488283e1-62fc-40e1-b174-30f0f3495277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488283e1-62fc-40e1-b174-30f0f3495277
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=483746195
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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