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title: "THE MARCHES & GLOUCESTERSHIRE VIABLE CLUSTERS BROADBAND PROJECT (MGVCBP)"
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# THE MARCHES & GLOUCESTERSHIRE VIABLE CLUSTERS BROADBAND PROJECT (MGVCBP)

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26bd4244-4718-4fa5-bfa2-7476f44af263

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project (MGVCBP) is managed by Herefordshire Council, which has received funding of £10.466 million from DEFRA through the Rural Payments Agency to enhance broadband access in rural areas. This open tender covers a significant construction project in the telecommunications sector and is currently in the award stage. The tender period concludes on 14 May 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 July 2018 and run until 30 June 2020. The project targets the West Midlands region, specifically 56 Lots encompassing 13,156 NGA white premises that have yet to acquire superfast broadband capability.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, internet services, and network equipment. Companies capable of providing bespoke next-generation access broadband networks will find a viable market due to public subsidy supporting the initial installation costs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSOs) are encouraged to participate, with the flexibility to bid on multiple Lots without interdependencies. This environment fosters competitive bidding, allowing qualified suppliers to secure significant contracts and drive business growth in under-serviced areas.

## Notice

This ITT is named the Marches & Gloucestershire Viable Clusters Broadband Project (MGVCBP). DEFRA through the Rural Payments Agency have awarded PS10.466m to a consortium of Local Authorities lead by Herefordshire Council to deliver the project and support Wholesale Next Generation Access Broadband interventions in the "final 5%" of exclusively rural areas. This funding is from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) programme. 56 significant clusters of Next Generation Access (NGA) white premises have been identified which could offer viable opportunities (given the provision of public subsidy towards the initial capital installation) for private sector suppliers to provide and maintain bespoke NGA capable broadband networks. In total, the Eligible Area includes 56 Lots and 13,156 NGA white premises which have not been superfast enabled by either commercial endeavours or as a result of public subsidy and are not planned to be enabled in the near future. Candidates will be able to bid for any Lot or selection of Lots up to the maximum number. However, they are required to provide solutions with no inherent interdependency such that if a subsection of those Lots bid for are not awarded to the Candidate, the Authorities can be sure that the proposition is not undermined. The Project will work alongside a range of existing initiatives and projects being delivered across the Marches and Gloucestershire to increase the availability of Next Generation Access broadband; namely Fastershire, Connecting Shropshire and Superfast Telford. These initiatives are supporting mainstream BDUK funded contracts with BT, Gigaclear and Airband as well as alternative grant funded activity such as the Marches and Gloucestershire Business Broadband Grant Scheme. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity are required to complete and return 'Use of Existing Infrastructure Code of Conduct' form, by 12:00 noon 2 nd April 2018. Failure to do so by this date will render any ultimate Tender non-compliant. Candidates must submit Code of Conduct form for each Lot for which they are applying. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4374cb48-ddbd-4f6d-bbed-3355ffe73eed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; VONEUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4374cb48-ddbd-4f6d-bbed-3355ffe73eed
- 9 Mar 2018 at 11:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453e8e5-fd89-463a-94b3-76e026bd98eb
- 6 Mar 2018 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453e8e5-fd89-463a-94b3-76e026bd98eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4374cb48-ddbd-4f6d-bbed-3355ffe73eed
  12th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453e8e5-fd89-463a-94b3-76e026bd98eb
  9th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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