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title: "Wales Central Square - Structured Cabling"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# Wales Central Square - Structured Cabling

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f60b7a06-6f84-457c-a641-d876bb87453a

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a tender for the "Wales Central Square - Structured Cabling" project, which falls under the network cabling services category. This project is based in Cardiff, Wales, and was initiated as part of a major building project at Central Square. The contract for this project began on 9th February 2018 and is set to end on 31st December 2020. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a restricted procedure, and the tender period closed on 16th October 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in structured cabling and network services, particularly those capable of designing and installing UTP and fibre optic cabling systems. Businesses that focus on the installation, termination, and testing of structured cabling systems, as well as those familiar with specifications required by major organisations such as the BBC, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the broadcasting and media sectors.

## Notice

The BBC has a major building project currently underway, at Central Square in Cardiff, known within the BBC and referred to hereafter as CSq. This building requires the design and installation of a structured cabling infrastructure including UTP and fibre optic cable The following items are in scope: - Installation, termination and testing of UTP (unshielded twisted pair) structured cabling between apparatus rooms and general offices, selected parts will be dual homed. Includes apparatus room distribution frame panels, patching cables and cables to equipment in the apparatus room. Includes termination faceplates and cable connectors in general offices e.g. at user workstations, meeting rooms, corridors, reception areas, high level points and high level wi-fi access points. Includes some termination in production areas such as control rooms and studios, on 19" mounting panels. - Installation, termination and testing of fibre optic structured cabling between apparatus rooms. Includes apparatus room distribution frame shelves and tielines between apparatus rooms. - Provision of termination boxes The successful supplier will be responsible for designing the structured cabling system to BBC specifications. The following items are out of scope: - Procurement and installation of data switches. - Procurement and installation of RF head end system and local splitters. - Procurement and installation of fibre transmission equipment. - Provision of electrical power to apparatus room equipment bays. - Bulk Provision of ductwork and cable trays. - Racks and patching frames (these will provided as part of the base build)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf416dd-164a-4232-bd90-b98ae0852c55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | CAERDYDD/CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINE MANAGEMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2018 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf416dd-164a-4232-bd90-b98ae0852c55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf416dd-164a-4232-bd90-b98ae0852c55
  9th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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