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title: "WSCC Request for Information - OpenNetwork Dark Fibre Design"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f291e791-356c-4c65-9091-a149c7f5aff7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-07"
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# WSCC Request for Information - OpenNetwork Dark Fibre Design

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f291e791-356c-4c65-9091-a149c7f5aff7

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. The RFI aims to refine the procurement process for the future purchase of these services. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is October 21, 2022. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a focus on optical-fibre cables in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. Interested businesses should pay attention to the engagement end date of October 21, 2022, set by the West Sussex County Council. The nature of the procurement process leans towards suppliers who can provide innovative solutions in the optical-fibre cables industry within the specified region.

## Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) sets out the information which is required by West Sussex County Council (the Council) from potential suppliers to better refine the buying/procurement process for a future procurement of duct and dark fibre infrastructure design services. Further details can be found in the attached documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff64f106-34ac-45d0-887b-41139a227d90 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 12:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff64f106-34ac-45d0-887b-41139a227d90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff64f106-34ac-45d0-887b-41139a227d90
  7th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ec6b2c2-d359-48b2-aa4c-713f12621ad2
  RFI Document including background and technical information.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f11669f6-cf97-4808-8269-f2633dae129d
  RFI Questions and Response Form

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