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title: "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway"
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# GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7f0f031-0022-49f5-b5a1-fd422d58132f

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council has completed a tender process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: LFFN Construction Works to Colchester Northern Gateway." This initiative falls under the network infrastructure category and aims to establish new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks in Colchester, East of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an awarded contract valued at £389,250. The contract period begins on 1 April 2020 and concludes on 31 December 2020. The tender period ended on 20 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the expanding sector of digital communication infrastructure. Companies that specialise in network construction, fibre optics, and telecommunications stand to benefit from competing for this contract, enhancing their growth potential within the fast-evolving digital landscape.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council has been successful in bidding for Government funding under the DCMS-led Local Full Fibre Network Fund (LFFN). These funds will be used to create new gigabit-enabling fibre communications networks to the Colchester Northern Gateway. Full details of Colchester's actual requirements will be detailed within the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a4191be-0aa3-4701-a76d-3b3b0bc0af1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £389,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,250 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIBRE OPTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a4191be-0aa3-4701-a76d-3b3b0bc0af1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a4191be-0aa3-4701-a76d-3b3b0bc0af1b
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=483747980
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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