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title: "LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project"
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# LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f4e8f0-6a96-41d1-93d7-70a7339bf50b

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is currently conducting a tender for the "LCRCA Digital Infrastructure Project", aimed at constructing a digital connectivity backhaul network across the Liverpool City Region. This initiative falls under the telecommunications industry and has a budget of £1,000,000. The tender is being offered through a selective procurement method with a competitive dialogue process, and it is actively seeking supplier partnerships to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network. The tender period ends on 7th February 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 4th August 2020, running until 3rd December 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in telecommunications, infrastructure development, and digital technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the LCRCA aims to foster inclusive growth within the region. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and have experience in establishing and managing telecommunications networks could be well-positioned to meet the contracting authority’s requirements and leverage future commercial opportunities within the local authority framework.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to establish a joint venture or similar partnership, with a supplier in order to build, operate and maintain a digital connectivity backhaul network across the Liverpool City Region. LCRCA is looking to establish a partnership arrangement with a supplier, who will support in the design, implementation, maintenance, operation and commercialisation of such network. The supplier will be prepared to enter into a long-term commercial and financial arrangement with LCRCA to support in delivering the wider ambition around LCRCA's digital strategy for the LCR. This digital network is expected to deliver a dedicated full fibre backhaul network, with unlimited capacity, which passes through all LCR localities and provide the opportunity for future development of local authority local access networks as well as wider commercial opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6a5f1d-e426-471f-b6c3-41ca2c1e991f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2020 - 3 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6a5f1d-e426-471f-b6c3-41ca2c1e991f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6a5f1d-e426-471f-b6c3-41ca2c1e991f
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1445ac73-0b33-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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