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title: "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)"
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# Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO)

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5394dc2-d037-4f8b-9d6b-2ca31d32aef3

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders for the "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire" project, aimed at providing broadband infrastructure to rural businesses within the South East of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process will be conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period set to conclude on 5 December 2018. The total budget for this initiative is £10 million, with approved funding of £6,313,500 and an additional potential funding of £3,686,500. The contract period for the delivery of broadband services will commence on 13 February 2019 and extend until 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those qualified to deploy broadband infrastructure. Companies that can deliver high-speed internet solutions, especially those familiar with rural connectivity challenges, will find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a strong emphasis on engaging local providers, which could lead to significant business growth in the region.

## Notice

Provision of Broadband infrastructure to rural business in Oxfordshire that currently have no Superfast Broadband infrastruture provided with a download speed greater than 24Mbps The procurement will be based on 4 geographical Lots. Deployment must complete 31/3/2020 - there is a requirement for the delivery of Wholesale Services for 7 years post completion of the deployment date. Approved funding is PS6313500 Potential Additional Funding PS3686500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f0656d-8a95-49bc-8316-0e3b7c2ab608 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f0656d-8a95-49bc-8316-0e3b7c2ab608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f0656d-8a95-49bc-8316-0e3b7c2ab608
  12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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