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title: "Fibre in Water"
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# Fibre in Water

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5475130-ccb1-4c11-bf6d-be1e9f3ad186

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Fibre in Water". This initiative aims to enhance access to advanced broadband and mobile services through water mains. Located in London, the procurement falls under the research and development services category. The contract, valued at £84,350, commenced on 31 January 2022 and concluded on 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period having ended on 17 December 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and water sectors to expand their reach and expertise. Companies with strong capabilities in research and development, as well as those that are SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The DCMS is seeking innovative solutions that leverage existing infrastructure, making it an ideal platform for businesses committed to driving technological advancements in public services.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to provide technical and specialist knowledge, of the telecoms and water sectors, in support of the Fibre in Water project. The project seeks to explore the possibilities and challenges of improving access to advanced broadband and mobile services via water mains.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d9ddef-fd55-4606-9084-026efa05f7ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,350 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d9ddef-fd55-4606-9084-026efa05f7ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d9ddef-fd55-4606-9084-026efa05f7ef
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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