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title: "CP1194-15 Connecting Devon and Somerset - Superfast Extension Programme Phase 2"
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# CP1194-15 Connecting Devon and Somerset - Superfast Extension Programme Phase 2

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd7a9986-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1194-15 Connecting Devon and Somerset - Superfast Extension Programme Phase 2" is being conducted by Devon County Council, with a focus on enhancing broadband infrastructure in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure is currently in the award stage, having had its tender period conclude on 12th August 2016. The contract, valued at £100 million, spans from 12th December 2016 to 12th December 2026. Key suppliers awarded include Gigaclear plc and Airband Community Internet Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and IT services, such as consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous, as the procurement encourages their participation. Companies capable of delivering enhanced broadband services and infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is a public sector Programme supported by the Heart of the SouthWest Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and working with the broadband supply market to provide enhancedbroadband infrastructure across the CDS area. This ITT is part of the Superfast Extension Programme (CDS Phase 2) with a second amount of public money tofurther extend the NGA Network, on a gap-funding basis. The aim of this OJEU Open tender process is to competitively select a supplier to deliver the outcomespecification detailed in the tender documents. SUPPLIER NOTE - Suppliers should note that in order to Express Interest they must complete and returndocumentation through ProContract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d48acd9-fc0b-4c12-88ee-8d55ca5dc789 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 2 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; GIGACLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 May 2017 at 08:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d48acd9-fc0b-4c12-88ee-8d55ca5dc789
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d48acd9-fc0b-4c12-88ee-8d55ca5dc789

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d48acd9-fc0b-4c12-88ee-8d55ca5dc789
  7th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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