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title: "Provision of Dark Fibre Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-203e564f-9c35-4cb8-bc9c-ed5b422ad741"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-12"
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# Provision of Dark Fibre Network

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-203e564f-9c35-4cb8-bc9c-ed5b422ad741

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Dark Fibre Network" was initiated by Sunderland City Council, based in Sunderland, England. This tender falls under the telecommunications industry category and focuses on procuring Point-to-Point dark fibre circuits. The tender period ended on 29th September 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £2,890,800, spanning from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2042. The procurement utilised an 'Other' method, indicating a potential for a specialised approach in the tendering process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in telecommunications services and infrastructure provision, particularly those capable of delivering managed services for dark fibre networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector may find this a suitable opportunity to compete, leveraging their flexibility and innovation to meet the needs of public sector entities like Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

The purpose of this new contract is to procure access circuits in the form of Point-to-Point (P2P) dark fibre circuits as a managed infrastructure service and to replace the current managed WAN solutions for Corporate, Schools, Libraries and Museum sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4848eb8-20a7-4bdc-95d2-db177d8868c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,890,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,890,800 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 01:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4848eb8-20a7-4bdc-95d2-db177d8868c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4848eb8-20a7-4bdc-95d2-db177d8868c2
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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