--- title: "Sizewell C, IT & Communications Work SZC/031" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SIZEWELL C LIMITED" published: "2024-09-19" --- # Sizewell C, IT & Communications Work SZC/031 Buyer: SIZEWELL C LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcf5622d-0256-4f70-8302-71298ad56b6c.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Sizewell C Limited, concerning the "Sizewell C, IT & Communications Work SZC/031" project, is currently active and in the tender stage. The procurement involves enhancement and maintenance works for IT and communications infrastructure at the new Sizewell C nuclear build in Suffolk. The industry category is Telecommunications Network (CPV ID 32412100). The tender was published on 19th September 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 30th September 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2029, with an estimated value between £1,000,000 and £2,500,000. The project covers multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, emphasising its broad scope and reach. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those experienced in fibre optics and cellular maintenance. The extensive scope of work, which includes routine and reactive maintenance, as well as enhancements to existing systems, presents significant growth potential for suppliers with capabilities in civil works, pest prevention, and deployment of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The contract is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the buyer's preferences. Companies adept in managing complex projects and capable of responding swiftly to maintenance demands are well-positioned to compete for this procurement, thereby fostering business expansion and entry into the nuclear infrastructure market. ## Notice Sizewell C (SZC) is a new nuclear build project located in Suffolk, as part of the critical path SZC required enhancement and maintenance works on IT & Communications infrastructure. Th current scope of works includes: Planned fibre audits, core testing, site wide fibre patching. Cellular Maintenance: Reactive fibre maintenance -Supplier to attend within 12 hours of the fault being reported, inspect fault (24x7x365) order material is required, arrange Traffic management if required, book in repair work and repair fault. Potential works required are: civils works on chambers, void open up on trench line, back filled and reinstated, break fix from fibre damage, rats infestation, new fibre to be run. Pest prevention to all openings within cabinets and chambers, cable entries to prevent any damage to equipment. Cellular & Fibre Enhancements: In the event of construction works inhibiting the coverage provided, further equipment will be required to fill in potential black spots and mitigate interference issues. Temporary sites may need to be deployed. DAS equipment may be required inside some of the building with the Main construction area for the nuclear power station. Design and install enhancements where required. Could be new a DAS system, small cells etc. Deploy a temporary site if required to provide further capacity and backfill for new black spots/interference. Upgrade existing mobile radio equipment if required. Additional Fibre installs and terminations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9aa9347-0f96-4771-b989-fd32760220f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | SIZEWELL C LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1T 4EZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 07:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9aa9347-0f96-4771-b989-fd32760220f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9aa9347-0f96-4771-b989-fd32760220f7 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=85290449 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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