--- title: "INSTALLATION OF FIBRE AT NO.1 FRIARGATE DERBY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2016-11-18" --- # INSTALLATION OF FIBRE AT NO.1 FRIARGATE DERBY Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795e2559-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is seeking tenders for the installation of fibre optic cables at One Friar Gate Derby, as part of an initiative to connect to their Markeaton Street Campus. The procurement is currently in the Open procedure stage, with the tender period closing on 17 June 2015. The contract is expected to commence on 21 June 2015 and conclude by 31 July 2015. Interested parties should note that the construction falls under the works category, specifically for optical-fibre cables for information and data transmission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunication infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in fibre optic installations and civil engineering. Companies that can demonstrate experience working with local authorities and handling public footpath permissions will be well-suited to compete. The required specifications necessitate a reliable procurement approach, making this an excellent prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and capabilities in the rapidly evolving broadband connectivity industry. ## Notice All queries to Anthony Cotton, IT Services, on 01332 592401 or a.p.cotton@derby.ac.uk The University of Derby wishes to install a fibre between One Friar Gate Square to our Markeaton Street Campus. This will require extending the existing duct to One Friar Gate Square. The suggested route is shown on http://goo.gl/L4vxrJ in red or orange, depending on where the existing duct ends. Existing ducts are shown in green sections. Respondents are responsible for proving the route. Full completion and University of Derby IT Service technical and quality signoff of all works must be achieved no later than 31 July 2015. It is imperative that included in your submission, the absolute last date for all orders to be received by you to enable this work to be guaranteed for delivery is clearly identified. Please provide: Quote for extending the duct into One Friar Gate Square Quote to install, terminate, label, test and warranty (25 year) the installation of 24 core OS2 singlemode fibre with corrugated steel armoured that are flame-retardant and designed for indoor/outdoor use Option to upgrade this to a 48 core fibre. Evidence of working with Councils to obtain the necessary permission to implement a duct on the public footpath and across major roads in a timely manner. Notes: Fibre must be presented in 19" panels. The panels should be capable of housing 48 cores per 1U and terminations should be presented as duplex LC connections. The fibre should be Corning FWCT01-S0024-U004 or equivalent. The duct must conform to NJUG guidelines and cable ducts must be installed in 100mm diameter purple BS EN 61386-24 compliant duct containment. All civil engineering based installations which require external installations within the ground, must meet the following requirements: A Section 50 license will be required for all duct works proposed in existing Public Highway. Trenches should generally be excavated 300mm wide. 100mm diameter ducts are to be provided, with access chambers at all road crossings and significant horizontal or vertical changes in direction. The duct bedding is to comprise a minimum 100mm thickness of 10mm nominal single-size granular bed & surround (granular material processed to meet the requirements of BS EN 13242, BS EN 1260). Ducts are to generally be installed at a depth (to top of duct) of 350mm in footways and verges / soft landscaping areas and 600mm in carriageways / driveways. In hard paved areas (in both Public Highway and private land), where the ducts are laid below the existing construction, Type 1 Material is to be used as backfill to bring levels up to the underside of the existing bituminous construction before reinstating in accordance with the specifications set out below. Prior to commencement of the duct installation works, a walk over condition survey is to be carried out with the Highway Authority along the proposed duct... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/derby/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b0b40c-0f80-474e-aff3-ed29798abb76 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission - 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b0b40c-0f80-474e-aff3-ed29798abb76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b0b40c-0f80-474e-aff3-ed29798abb76 9th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/derby/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://goo.gl/L4vxrJ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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