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title: "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ae5173-935a-4e83-aba5-980c02688d58

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway", a project aimed at establishing new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks within Colchester, located in the East of England. The tender period ends on 27th January 2020, and the estimated contract value is £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. This procurement is classified under the works category and is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit bids. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd March 2020 and run until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in network infrastructure and construction works. With the growing demand for enhanced communication networks, businesses equipped to deliver fibre optic installations and associated services should consider competing for this contract to expand their reach and grow within the public sector. The support from the Government under the Local Full Fibre Network Fund further underscores the significance of this project in promoting digital infrastructure development in the region.

## 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 to the Colchester Northern Gateway. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7378bae6-ea8d-41c6-8b48-6ed875801ac1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 14 Jan 2020 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7378bae6-ea8d-41c6-8b48-6ed875801ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7378bae6-ea8d-41c6-8b48-6ed875801ac1
  14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-LFFN-Construction-Works-to-Colchester-Northern-Gateway/R86W376753
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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