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title: "Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works"
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# Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fbb555a-23ea-4eb1-acb4-f48434fbcb93

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN) Wave 3 Network Construction Works." This initiative aims to establish new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in key locations within the Borough of Colchester, classified under the works category with a specific focus on network infrastructure. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 20 December 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 February 2020 and extend until 31 December 2020. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in significant public infrastructure work. Companies with expertise in network construction, fibre optics, and telecommunications are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance the growth potential of such businesses by expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capabilities in delivering advanced communication solutions.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in a number of key locations within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the scope of works of the separate Lots, with further detail provided within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1ce4be3-f660-41f8-8d59-6dec44b86cb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1ce4be3-f660-41f8-8d59-6dec44b86cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1ce4be3-f660-41f8-8d59-6dec44b86cb2
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=442595365
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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