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title: "0454 Superfast Essex Broadband Phase 3"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 0454 Superfast Essex Broadband Phase 3

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebdbc2b8-2819-4a85-86a7-f5718fc15d9b

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking partners to deliver Phase 3 of its Superfast Essex Broadband programme, a key initiative within the UK's national broadband delivery efforts. This procurement process, classified under telecommunications services, has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £4,928,730. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2017 and extends to 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted using an open method and included four lots, with this award specifically covering Lot 3 in the Tendring District. The tender submission deadline was 30th November 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and broadband service delivery, particularly those with capabilities in fibre optic technology and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity as it allows for competition across multiple lots, enabling firms of various sizes to participate and grow their influence in the broadband sector within the East of England.

## Notice

Essex County Council sought to appoint one or several partners to deliver Phase 3 of its Superfast Essex broadband programme. Superfast Essex is part of the UK national broadband initiative overseen by DCMS under its Broadband Delivery UK programme. Further information on Superfast Essex can be found on the programme website:www.superfastessex.org The procurement was split into four lots. Suppliers bid for one, several or all lots. The lots were: Lot 1 - Uttlesford District; Lot 2 - Central North; Lot 3 - Tendring District; Lot 4 - South East. This award notice is for the award of lot 3 (award notice ref 2017/S 137-281421 has already been placed for lots 1,2 and 4)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3982621-bcdc-4b7a-8a8b-c4451fe5ad63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,928,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,928,730 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2017 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3982621-bcdc-4b7a-8a8b-c4451fe5ad63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3982621-bcdc-4b7a-8a8b-c4451fe5ad63
  19th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=292275562
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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