--- title: "Market Consultation for South Norfolk Council Broadband initiative, to address potential solution(s) for areas not currently covered by the Better Broadband for Norfolk Programme (BBfN)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-21" --- # Market Consultation for South Norfolk Council Broadband initiative, to address potential solution(s) for areas not currently covered by the Better Broadband for Norfolk Programme (BBfN). Buyer: SOUTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d663564-2538-413e-ad12-ea2201cf51fd.json) ## Summary The South Norfolk District Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a market consultation aimed at addressing broadband solutions for areas not covered by the Better Broadband for Norfolk Programme (BBfN). The initiative seeks to explore technology-agnostic solutions to achieve near 100% coverage within available funding frameworks. The engagement end date for this consultation is set for 23rd February 2018, and it takes place in the East of England. The procurement method is classified under the CPV code 32000000, which pertains to radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in telecommunications and broadband solutions, looking to expand their services in the public sector. Companies with expertise in innovative communication technologies and those able to provide adaptable solutions to meet diverse regional needs would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging with the South Norfolk District Council, interested firms can potentially contribute to enhancing digital connectivity in underserved areas, opening pathways for further public contracts and collaboration within the industry. ## Notice South Norfolk Council has actively supported the Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBfN) initiative since its inception. In fact, South Norfolk council has directly contributed funding to ensure that as much coverage as possible is achieved across the South Norfolk Council boundaries. It is anticipated that by the end of the second BBfN contract, 91% of South Norfolk properties will have access to fibre based broadband solutions. With 9% not in scope for fibre deployment under the BBfN Programme. (However, in many cases, these premises can access up to 15Mbps now, via the existing copper infrastructure). It is South Norfolk Councils intention to achieve coverage as close to 100% within the available funding envelopes. Deployment and take up under the Better Broadband for Norfolk Programme will continue to generate additional monies for reinvestment via the Programme, however this will take time to achieve. South Norfolk Council have decided to investigate the opportunity for technology agnostic solutions to be made available to those postcode areas currently out of scope for fibre upgrade under the BBfN Programme. Further details are provided in the attached document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876e52f5-bf56-4de2-98f3-9b4b76fb5a43 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | SOUTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LONG STRATTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR15 2XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Stratton | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 21 Jun 2017 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876e52f5-bf56-4de2-98f3-9b4b76fb5a43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876e52f5-bf56-4de2-98f3-9b4b76fb5a43 21st June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4198a5d-1d1f-43d2-a3d6-0e1d32b48b70 Final Broadband Preliminary Market Consultation Document 21062017 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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