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title: "CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access"
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published: "2020-12-23"
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# CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c689eb0-f65b-411a-a3a4-ffeb30726c30

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1827-19 Extending Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband & Gigabit Access" is being conducted by Devon County Council, aiming to enhance broadband infrastructure across the Devon and Somerset area. This initiative, which falls under the telecommunications industry, is currently in the Award stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 23 March 2020 and the contract period starting on 1 December 2020 and running until 17 December 2030. The total value of the contract is £100 million, with an award amount of £80 million issued to selected suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and broadband services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality communication infrastructure are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and contribute to the development of vital broadband services in the South West region of the UK, tapping into a growing market driven by increased demand for enhanced connectivity.

## Notice

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is a public sector Programme supported by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and working with the broadband supply market to provide enhanced broadband infrastructure across the CDS area. This ITT is part of the CDS Phase 2 with a second amount of public money to further extend the NGA Network, on a gap-funding basis. The aim of this OJEU tender process is to competitively select a supplier to deliver the outcome specification detailed in the tender documents. SUPPLIER NOTE - Suppliers should note that in order to Express Interest they must complete and return documentation through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6e87fd-af8f-4524-8dd8-ab1ee1077301 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; TRUESPEED COMMUNICATIONS; WESSEX INTERNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6e87fd-af8f-4524-8dd8-ab1ee1077301
- 20 Feb 2020 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceffbba-a479-421c-a2a2-d6082bbdc955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6e87fd-af8f-4524-8dd8-ab1ee1077301
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceffbba-a479-421c-a2a2-d6082bbdc955
  20th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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