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title: "GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)"
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# GB-Colchester: LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works (0192)

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8869a9ef-8791-4ca8-839a-54c25e748f55

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "LFFN Wave 3 Network Construction Works" project, part of the Local Full Fibre Network Fund initiative. Located in Colchester, Essex, the tender is classified under the network system industry category and is procured through an open procedure. The tender period closed on 20th March 2020, with the awarded contract valued at £1,083,890 set to begin on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in network construction and maintenance. The project involves the creation of gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks, ideal for companies looking to expand their service offerings and capabilities in the growing fibre-optic market in the East of England.

## 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 in a number of key locations within the Borough of Colchester. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the scope of works of the separate Lots, with further detail provided 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. A Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) was issued in relation to this tender opportunity on 29th October 2019. Reference number: TED85/2019-232927. OJ Notice Number: 2019/S 211-514714

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd229a34-a648-46b7-9b7a-3c7cde5e36a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,083,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,083,890 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTECH CABLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd229a34-a648-46b7-9b7a-3c7cde5e36a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd229a34-a648-46b7-9b7a-3c7cde5e36a2
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=483743749
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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