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title: "The Digital Durham Programme for Provision of Broadband Infrastructure across County Durham, Gateshead & Sunderland"
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# The Digital Durham Programme for Provision of Broadband Infrastructure across County Durham, Gateshead & Sunderland

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15becef-ada5-48f4-abbf-68f4fd114e35

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, is focused on the Digital Durham Programme for the provision of broadband infrastructure across County Durham, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The contract is divided into three lots, covering various regions, with a total estimated value of £9,676,770. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period is set to conclude on 16th February 2020, with contract execution expected to commence from 30th April 2020 to 30th June 2022. The relevant industry category pertains to communication and telecommunication services, specifically classified under CPV code 32000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the communication and telecommunication sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering broadband infrastructure services are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in rural and urban broadband solutions. The structure of the contract allows bidders to submit proposals for one or more of the three lots, enabling businesses to tailor their bids based on their capabilities and regional focus.

## Notice

The Digital Durham Programme for provision of broadband infrastructure across County Durham, Gateshead & Sunderland. This contract is broken down into 3 Lots: 1. Durham (Rural Funding) (1) 2. Durham (Other) (2) 3. Gateshead & Sunderland (3). Bidders can apply for 1 or more Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0a8505-6417-4fe0-be89-10e2eb063032 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,676,770 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0a8505-6417-4fe0-be89-10e2eb063032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0a8505-6417-4fe0-be89-10e2eb063032
  26th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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