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title: "Further Competition for Infrastructure Build Services via CCS RM6095 Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Further Competition for Infrastructure Build Services via CCS RM6095 Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-690f0f28-0698-4b32-950e-262f61aef82e

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has recently completed a procurement process for Infrastructure Build Services via the CCS RM6095 Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS on behalf of ASELA. The contract involves deploying Dark Fibre Infrastructure in nine towns in South Essex, with additional projects including a direct Dark Fibre link between Brentwood and Basildon Council sites. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from April 11, 2023, to October 31, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in optical-fibre and telecommunications services to compete for contracts related to infrastructure development in South Essex. Companies capable of delivering Dark Fibre solutions and connecting public sector fibre networks in the region would be well-suited to participate. The buying organisation, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, is actively seeking suppliers for this project. Businesses interested in providing these essential services should consider engaging with the council to explore potential collaboration.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is undertaking a procurement for Infrastructure Build Services via CCS RM6095 Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS on behalf of ASELA (Association of South Essex Local Authorities) The procurement will be for the roll out of Dark Fibre Infrastructure within and around nine towns in South Essex: Basildon, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Grays, Laindon, Rayleigh, Rochford, Stanford-Le-Hope and Wickford. Additional projects that are awaiting funding are: A direct Dark Fibre link between Brentwood Council sites to Basildon Council sites. Linking of the Dark Fibre connections rolled out in this procurement to existing public sector fibre networks in Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Thurrock and Southend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308fcc74-f1f2-4e4b-abc4-b8d38fdaee54 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,145,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXTGENACCESS |

## 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

- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308fcc74-f1f2-4e4b-abc4-b8d38fdaee54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308fcc74-f1f2-4e4b-abc4-b8d38fdaee54
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southessex.org.uk/

## Provenance

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