--- title: "PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton Market Warming Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-25" --- # PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton Market Warming Event Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b75636c-248b-4b65-84ea-e87f41eba671.json) ## Summary The Wolverhampton City Council is initiating a tender titled "PP18092 - Local Full Fibre Network for Wolverhampton" as part of a market warming event aimed at understanding options for the provision of a local full fibre network. This event is scheduled for 27th June 2018, with engagement opportunities ending on 25th August 2018. The project, classified within the telecommunications network industry, aims to connect 196 public sector premises across Wolverhampton, targeting improvements in digital infrastructure to support key transformation programmes within the Council. Suppliers are invited to express interest by 20th June 2017, with discussions taking place under regulation 40 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure, particularly those with experience in delivering full fibre solutions. Companies focused on digital innovation, educational technology, and community engagement initiatives would be well-suited to participate. The project's emphasis on enhancing broadband access for schools and public services can lead to collaborative projects that drive further growth and community impact through improved digital connectivity in Wolverhampton. ## Notice The Council is seeking Suppliers for one to one discussions on the 27th June 2018 to understand the options and delivery models for providing a local full fibre network for utilisation by local public-sector organisations. We propose to procure a local full fibre network connecting 196 public sector premises across the city of Wolverhampton . The public-sector sites include schools, the City of Wolverhampton, college, libraries, community centres and hubs, family and children centres, housing offices and council offices. The main aim of this improvements in the digital infrastructure is to support the Council's Confident, Capable Council (C3) transformation programme to improve services and transform the way the council works through the implementation of our digital transformational agenda. The fibre network will support the provision and efficient delivery of technology-based solutions and services will support the new ways of working that satisfy customers and free up valuable resources for reinvestment in front line services. We also anticipate wider benefits of higher bandwidth to schools and the college including the positive effect on teaching outcomes and opportunities such as virtual learning environments and smart learning and around digital inclusion from improved bandwidth to libraries, community centres and hubs, family and children centres and housing offices offering opportunities for our residents to discover the benefits of getting online in community venues. The purpose of the meeting will be to; introduce both parties, the aims and ambitions for the offering, the achievable possibilities, any unidentified aspects pre-tender. The meeting will be conducted under regulation 40 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This is to ensure that the objectives for exercise are informed and achievable and for those willing to provide the service to be fully informed. Expressions of interest closes on the 20/06/17 and appointments will be on a first come first severed basis. Slots will be an hour in length with the format of a 10-minute overview by the authority, 40-minute presentation and discussion by the supplier and 10 minutes for questions. Please respond by emailing John Thompson at John.Thompson@wolverhampton.gov.uk and you will be allocated a time on the 27th June. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894bcaaf-f884-4f67-b4eb-6be8decbbe1a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32430000 - Wide area network ## Release History - 25 May 2018 at 13:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894bcaaf-f884-4f67-b4eb-6be8decbbe1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894bcaaf-f884-4f67-b4eb-6be8decbbe1a 25th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6b061fa-2160-e811-80eb-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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