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title: "ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework - AWARD"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-445392cd-6983-449f-8415-1715e036b221

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the award phase of the ESCC NB South East Grid Network Services Framework contract. This tender, initiated through a selective procurement method, aims to establish a framework for wide area network services, with the contract period running from 29 September 2021 to 28 September 2036. The contract was published on 21 September 2021, with a total value of £400 million, and its delivery addresses fall within the South East region of the United Kingdom. A notable Supplier Briefing took place on 22 October 2020 to outline the project's objectives and requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, network maintenance, and infrastructure services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to deliver continuity of service and contribute to deploying gigabit-capable fibre infrastructure will find this tender especially relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on delivering social value within the local communities served by the South East Grid Consortium.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council, on behalf of the current and future members of the South East Grid (SEG) Consortium, invite experienced providers to participate in their tender for a new SEG Network Services framework contract. The Consortium's key objectives for the project are: o To provide continuity of service to members as the existing contract comes to an end. o To meet the emerging requirements for Network Services. o To use the capital investment to stimulate a wider market interest and commitment to deploying gigabit capable fibre infrastructure that would also benefit residents, communities and businesses across the current Link geography. o To build a consortium of public sector organisations that can scale across the South East of England to provide a joined up and single sourcing route for the wider public sector, e.g. schools, health and blue light. o To deliver Social Value and Societal Benefits to the South East Grid consortium. Any social value delivered must be delivered within the region (i.e. County, City, Borough or District) placing the call off contract. Please note that there will be a Supplier Briefing on 22 October 2020 at 9:30am. Please use the correspondence function to confirm that you would like to attend this virtual Supplier Briefing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf591d8-a24b-407e-8c1e-6561ae2af089 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2021 - 28 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLL TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
- 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 72410000 - Provider services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf591d8-a24b-407e-8c1e-6561ae2af089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf591d8-a24b-407e-8c1e-6561ae2af089
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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