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title: "007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)"
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# 007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f268ce49-34e4-40ba-bdba-6d582e7c7464

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking to procure dark fibre connectivity as part of the "007104 - Dark Fibre Biosphere (Helix)" project. This initiative is categorised under services in the internet network industry and located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th January 2020. The total value of the contract is £30,000, and it will commence on 3rd February 2020, concluding on 2nd February 2025. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure under the below threshold threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their operations, especially those involved in networking, telecommunications, or IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they can offer innovative solutions and personalised service that larger firms may not. Companies with expertise in fibre connections and infrastructure are particularly well-suited to engage in this project, potentially paving the way for further contracts within the growing tech and science sectors in Newcastle's Helix area.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council are looking to procure dark fibre connectivity from The Biosphere, which is situated within the Helix site of Newcastle upon Tyne, terminating back to the Civic Centre, also in Newcastle. The Helix is a landmark 24-acre hybrid city quarter in the centre of Newcastle, built for international technology and science businesses, the local community and residents. As part of this procurement, we are also looking to connect 2 buildings locally to The Biosphere to utilise the main dark fibre link. Additional information: All documentation can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/ (DN453320 ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e16c8af-a969-45d4-b1ad-18904b1e9e7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2019 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e16c8af-a969-45d4-b1ad-18904b1e9e7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e16c8af-a969-45d4-b1ad-18904b1e9e7b
  16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

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