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title: "Request for Quotation for the supply and installation of Fibre Optic Cable."
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# Request for Quotation for the supply and installation of Fibre Optic Cable.

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f823f569-af72-477a-a7f9-8748caec5613

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of fibre optic cable as part of an extensive Digital Infrastructure project in Tameside. The tender, titled "Request for Quotation for the supply and installation of Fibre Optic Cable," falls under the telecommunications industry category and is valued at £160,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having a duration of four years, commencing on 24 December 2021 and concluding on 23 December 2025. The initial tender period closed on 17 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and fibre optic services, including those involved in the supply, design, installation, and maintenance of network infrastructures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to foster competition among varied suppliers. With the growing demand for enhanced connectivity solutions, businesses in the relevant sectors can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and market reach.

## Notice

Tameside Council, along with other public sector partners has developed an extensive Digital Infrastructure across the borough with interconnections to the City Centre and to the IX Manchester (The Northern Internet Peering Point). The network provides fast, reliable and cost effective communications links for hundreds of public sector sites including Council, NHS, Colleges and Schools. This network is also used by CNI (www.cni.coop) whose members can then provide commercial connectivity to residents and business. This requirement is for the: * Supply of fibre optic cable and associated components * Fibre network design, project management, and consultancy * Installation, termination, testing, and certification of fibre optic cable * Maintenance and support of fibre network The framework agreement will be for a period of 4 years from commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddd299a-ba6e-440e-a806-11d2f2f40050 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddd299a-ba6e-440e-a806-11d2f2f40050
- 7 Dec 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb07ddf-58ff-4d2e-b8df-b661b1b479f3
- 6 Dec 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38332b20-b9be-467a-a008-9c41c893e0ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddd299a-ba6e-440e-a806-11d2f2f40050
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb07ddf-58ff-4d2e-b8df-b661b1b479f3
  7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38332b20-b9be-467a-a008-9c41c893e0ef
  6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=78f3706e-7b56-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False
  Request for Quotation for the supply and installation of Fibre Optic Cable.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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