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title: "Lancaster to Manchester Dark Fibre Connectivity"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-05"
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# Lancaster to Manchester Dark Fibre Connectivity

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d796484e-e315-450c-9362-545fa1adb96e

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the Lancaster to Manchester Dark Fibre Connectivity project to Zayo Group Ltd. The procurement method was a direct award with a contract value of £46,200 in GBP. The contract period starts on April 29, 2023, and ends on April 28, 2024. The tender period ended on April 11, 2023. The project falls under the information technology services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement process initiated by the Lancashire County Council offers opportunities for businesses, especially those providing information technology services or dark fibre connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete due to the project's focus on services. Businesses operating in the North West region of the UK could leverage their local presence to deliver value for this contract. The direct award procurement method streamlines the process, providing a clear pathway for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Lancaster to Manchester Dark Fibre Connectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7aea71-5f17-4e88-af37-a033ad56bb2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,200 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZAYO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7aea71-5f17-4e88-af37-a033ad56bb2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7aea71-5f17-4e88-af37-a033ad56bb2b
  5th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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