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title: "Network Refresh - supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-13"
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# Network Refresh - supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd0d6cc-6159-4805-b7f6-7acf8c8d5b8f

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service between Preston and Manchester. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is 525,000 GBP, with the contract period starting on 20th March 2023 and ending on 19th March 2038.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in optical-fibre cables and communications infrastructure services. Companies based in the North West of England, particularly in the services industry category, may find this contract suitable for expansion and growth. Lancashire County Council, as the buyer, sought specific infrastructure services to enhance connectivity in the region, fostering potential for long-term partnerships with suppliers.

## Notice

Supply of unlit dark fibre or core fibre service between; * Unlit dark fibre - Preston and Manchester (via Accrington) * Unlit dark fibre - Preston and Manchester (via Burscough) Procured via the CCS Gigabit Capable Connectivity services (RM6095) - Service Type 3 Managed Infrastructure Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0430f23-169d-458f-a531-28fcb00575ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 19 Mar 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEOS NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0430f23-169d-458f-a531-28fcb00575ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0430f23-169d-458f-a531-28fcb00575ba
  13th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier

## Provenance

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