--- title: "ITT for the Provision of Local Connectivity Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-20" --- # ITT for the Provision of Local Connectivity Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24f7b082-1517-417b-9171-0c1b82ab0263.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "ITT for the Provision of Local Connectivity Services" under the industry's telecommunications category. This open procedure aims to establish a single supplier framework agreement for local connectivity services, with a total estimated contract value of £150,000 over a potential three-year term, including a two-year service period followed by a one-year extension option. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 18 April 2017, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2017, concluding on 31 May 2019. The procurement is based in West Midlands, specifically at the Council's office in Oldbury, B69 3DB. This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications and networking businesses to expand their operations through a framework agreement with a local authority. Companies that provide connectivity services, telecommunications equipment, or related electrical services would find this tender particularly relevant. The successful tenderer will not only secure a two-year contract but also benefit from potential extensions, allowing for sustained growth and revenue generation in the public sector market. ## Notice ITT for the Provision of Local Connectivity Services The Borough Council of Sandwell (the Council) wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a Tender exercise to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of Local Connectivity Services to the Council ("the Invitation to Tender"). The Council has a requirement to identify and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a two (2) year term service with the option to extend for a further one (1) year to carry out the services specified within Section 2 Requirement & Specification. The total estimated value excluding VAT for the entire duration of the framework agreement including all extension options is PS150,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the framework agreement. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 18 April 2017 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66b9f90-4501-4e42-b67f-23eadb6c7b5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 71314100 - Electrical services - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2017 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66b9f90-4501-4e42-b67f-23eadb6c7b5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66b9f90-4501-4e42-b67f-23eadb6c7b5b 21st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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