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title: "SWB - IT Soft Dig Solution"
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# SWB - IT Soft Dig Solution

Buyer: SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee42af15-73c0-4b95-b2fb-d5f5ddda0baa

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## Summary

The Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a contractor to carry out a soft dig solution project for the installation of fibre cables between The Energy Centre and the Birmingham Treatment Centre. This construction work involves running cables at a depth of 350-550mm, with armoured cabling for protection. The project, located in WEST BROMWICH, falls under the services industry category with a contract value of £65,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 14th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st May 2023, with completion required within 5 months of the award.

This tender by the Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering services sector to engage in a project aligned with BS 7671:2018 standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Given the nature of the project, firms specializing in construction work, engineering services, and related consultative services would be well-suited to compete. Bidders are expected to comply with fire safety regulations while delivering the project within the stipulated timeframe to facilitate business growth and collaboration with Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

## Notice

The SWBH Trust, requires a contractor to run 2 fibre cables between The Energy Centre and the Birmingham Treatment Centre. This will be a soft dig solution at a depth anywhere between 350mm and 550mm. Due to this being a shallow dig solution, both fibre cables must be protected by armoured cabling which is also protected against any fires. The route is approximately 500m-600m in length and will involve some civils where the fibre will traverse across a road in the car BTC car park. After this, it will need to go around a green area. From the entry points (of the BTC/Energy Centre), the contractor will need to determine a route to our communications room on the first floors. Potential bidders are welcome to come onsite and walk the route with the network architect, to ensure they can provide as accurate a quote as possible. All internal cabling will need to be firestopping fully compliant and adhere to BS 7671:2018 standards. Due to tight deadlines, potential bidders must ensure they can complete the route in a maximum of 5 months from the date of the contract being awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43680888-3199-47bb-87bc-d5716e7b3e0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,173 |
| 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 | SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS N H S TRUST |
| Locality | WEST BROMWICH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND NETWORKS GROUP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43680888-3199-47bb-87bc-d5716e7b3e0b
- 4 Apr 2023 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af125228-8027-4d0b-b9d0-0928bc41efbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43680888-3199-47bb-87bc-d5716e7b3e0b
  26th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af125228-8027-4d0b-b9d0-0928bc41efbd
  4th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e7e2bf-43f3-41d4-99a5-0b50341f64bd
  Please find attached relevant documents.

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