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title: "Superfast Dorset - Phase 4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Superfast Dorset - Phase 4

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53f7018c-71ec-43a7-84b3-53a7164f057b

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is initiating the "Superfast Dorset - Phase 4" procurement process aimed at enhancing superfast broadband infrastructure across the region. This open tender, currently in the planning stage, is set to utilise public funds ranging from £6 million to £11 million to achieve near 100% broadband coverage in challenging areas of Dorset. The engagement period will conclude on 31 December 2018, with supplier consultation meetings taking place throughout December and potentially into early January 2019. Interested candidates can contact the council for engagement opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services industries to contribute to innovative solutions for broadband deployment in rural areas. Companies with expertise in communication technology, infrastructure development, and project management will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to showcase their capabilities but also positions them to benefit from potential public funding and partnerships in delivering essential services.

## Notice

This notice is for Prior Information Only and is used to invite organisations to contribute (be 'Contributors') to a market consultation ('Consultation') prior to commencement of any procurement(s). Dorset County Council, on behalf of the Superfast Dorset partnership with the backing of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, is commencing an open procurement for superfast broadband infrastructure. There is the opportunity, through secured funding (derived from a DefRA grant, underspend in existing contracts, and Gainshare results of previous and existing superfast contracts) to complete ambitions of as close as possible to 100% coverage in Dorset by building superfast broadband infrastructure to a prioritised list of premises in hard to reach areas of Dorset. Overall public funds available will be in the order of PS6M - PS11M. Throughout December, and possibly early January too (depending on responses), there will be supplier engagement meetings held to discuss how we might structure the procurement to ensure the most interest from the widest variety of suppliers. We will be looking at creative/innovative solutions for the premises in the identified areas. An invitation to tender is being developed and your input into this process is sought to help us build a clear understanding of: * Procurement approach; intervention scale * Technical and commercial delivery models * Market appetite and capacity/ability to deploy superfast networks to these harder to reach areas * Levels of private sector investment * Engagement with State Aid requirements * Any concerns the market has about returning a bid * Factors we can influence to make the opportunity more attractive We will be directly contacting suppliers to arrange meetings, but to ensure you are a priority in this activity, please email superfast@dorsetcc.gov.uk to show interest and request a meeting. An Open Market Review (OMR) document will be published on the project website: https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/business-consumers-licences/superfast-dorset/about-superfast-dorset/state-aid.aspx Additional information: If you wish to discuss this in advance, please feel free to contact Chris Harrington (Superfast Dorset project manager) c.harrington@dorsetcc.gov.uk 01305 221164 or Dugald Lockhart (Superfast Dorset project lead) d.a.lockhart@dorsetcc.gov.uk 01305 224207 Project e-mail: superfast@dorsetcc.gov.uk Project website: http://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/superfast The target release date for the Open Market Review document is January 2019. Please check the website after this date to download a copy of the OMR document. Please note that the website includes other public consultation documents so there is a need to ensure that the relevant OMR document for Ultrafast Broadband is used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81acff9a-e9b1-4b1f-a6b1-d762bb602925 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 09:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81acff9a-e9b1-4b1f-a6b1-d762bb602925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81acff9a-e9b1-4b1f-a6b1-d762bb602925
  4th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/superfast
- https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/business-consumers-licences/superfast-dorset/about-superfast-dorset/state-aid.aspx

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