--- title: "GB-London: UK Submarine Fibre Optic Cables - Sectoral Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT" published: "2020-01-07" --- # GB-London: UK Submarine Fibre Optic Cables - Sectoral Analysis Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-882839f1-9297-4adb-a152-ab73507ff242.json) ## Summary The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) based in London has successfully awarded a contract for "UK Submarine Fibre Optic Cables - Sectoral Analysis". This research services contract, classified under CPV code 73110000, aims to analyse the subsea fibre optic cables sector in relation to the UK economy. The contract, which has an estimated value of £71,473, is part of an open procurement procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2020. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 31st October 2019. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sectors, to engage in impactful market analysis that could influence future government interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this opportunity appealing, given the potential to contribute expert insights into the subsea infrastructure landscape. Companies that possess knowledge in economic analysis, market research, and regulatory frameworks related to telecommunications would be especially well-suited to compete in this field. ## Notice A research service - DCMS is looking for a service provider to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the subsea fibre optic cables sector as it relates to the UK. The scope of the study is primarily focused on but not limited to the following: a)The contribution of subsea fibre optic cables to the UK economy, including the UK economy's reliance on subsea cables; b)The market, infrastructure and regulatory conditions impacting investment in subsea cables in the UK, including how attractive a destination the UK is considered for new subsea cables; c)The future of the subsea fibre optic cables maintenance/repair market as it relates to the UK. The information and analysis obtained through the study is intended to be used to inform prospective future UK Government interventions in this area. 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. With regards to Section 9 - Estimated Value of Requirement - please note the DCMS current budget for the contract is in the range PS65k to 85k. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb86389-511d-40cb-9c1d-0c26c3a54579 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £71,473 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £71,473 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SQW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2020 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb86389-511d-40cb-9c1d-0c26c3a54579 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb86389-511d-40cb-9c1d-0c26c3a54579 7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=461452938 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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