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title: "Outline Business Case - Dark Fibre Commercialisation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94eab98a-7856-4d9d-88ee-0401c8cfd804"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-31"
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# Outline Business Case - Dark Fibre Commercialisation

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94eab98a-7856-4d9d-88ee-0401c8cfd804

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## Summary

Bournemouth Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Outline Business Case - Dark Fibre Commercialisation" project, aimed at rolling out full fibre networks across the UK to support 5G infrastructure deployment. The procurement falls under the communication and telecommunication industry, with a contract value of £33,000. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 14th July 2018, and the contract period spanning from 16th July 2018 to 31st December 2018. Interested suppliers should access the procurement documentation via the Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sectors, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for dark fibre infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement remains suitable for these organisations. Competing firms should possess expertise in communication technology and experience working collaboratively with local authorities and public sector bodies.

## Notice

DCMS has indicated it wishes to roll out full fibre networks across the UK that will support the deployment of 5G infrastructure. Through its Local Full Fibre Networks programme (LFFN), government is asking local authorities to submit proposals on developing local dark fibre, in collaboration with other public sector bodies. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec53f31-b9a5-4473-8e0a-fb5ecf02aaed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXT GENERATION INTERNET SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec53f31-b9a5-4473-8e0a-fb5ecf02aaed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec53f31-b9a5-4473-8e0a-fb5ecf02aaed
  31st July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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