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title: "Superfast Essex Broadband Phase 4"
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# Superfast Essex Broadband Phase 4

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce690008-bfa6-4d0c-af35-418b301618d6

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## Summary

Essex County Council is conducting a tender for the "Superfast Essex Broadband Phase 4" project, classified under telecommunications services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with responses to the Request For Information (RFI) due by 31st August 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2022, with the overall tender period ending on 19th December 2017. The project's delivery locations will be within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of delivering broadband infrastructure and solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their eligibility under the suitability criteria. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in broadband technologies and local engagement may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) is intending to put in place a framework agreement with a range of suppliers, under which individual call-off contracts will be awarded for the delivery of Phase 4 of the Superfast Essex broadband programme. In order to help shape the framework and inform the next steps to achieve its objectives, ECC is inviting suppliers to provide a response to the questions set out in a Request For Information document (RFI). The RFI document, together with a project outline document, can be downloaded as follows: 1.Follow the link: https://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council 2.Scroll down and click on the link "summary of current opportunities" 3.Open the Excel file "Procurement Opportunities" and scroll down to the project reference O-S 0559 Responses to the RFI questions must be submitted by 31st August 2017 to the following email address: digital@essex.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1a50ff-b0a2-49ad-bb27-217e9a9a0285 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2017 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1a50ff-b0a2-49ad-bb27-217e9a9a0285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1a50ff-b0a2-49ad-bb27-217e9a9a0285
  31st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=268720352
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council

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