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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5f

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire" project, which aims to enhance superfast broadband infrastructure for rural businesses in Oxfordshire. This project falls under the Computer network services industry category and is currently in the Award stage. Key components include multiple lots, covering various geographical areas such as the North of the Cherwell district and West Oxfordshire, with a total contract value amounting to over £5 million. Key dates include an award date of 25th September 2019, and the procurement was initiated as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and infrastructural development, particularly those specialising in broadband services. Companies capable of delivering quality internet solutions in rural areas would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide innovative approaches tailored to local needs. With several lots available, both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it a prime opportunity for collaboration and growth within the sector.

## Notice

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. The Contract is divided into 4 Lots

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - North. The Geographic area for this lot is the North of the Cherwell district.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot1 represents the following geographical area: LOT 1 - North. The Geographic area for this lot is the North of the Cherwell district.

LOT 2 - Central. The Geographic areas for this lot are the south of the Cherwell district, West Oxfordshire, the North of the Vale of White horse and the North-west portion of South Oxfordshire.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 2 represents the following geographical area: LOT 2 - Central. The Geographic areas for this lot are the south of the Cherwell district, West Oxfordshire, the North of the Vale of White horse and the North-west portion of South Oxfordshire.

LOT 3 - South West. The Geographic areas for this lot is the south of the Vale of White Horse district along with a few premises in the south west of the South Oxfordshire district.

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 3 represents the following geographical area: LOT 3 - South West. The Geographic areas for this lot is the south of the Vale of White Horse district along with a few premises in the south west of the South Oxfordshire district.

Lot 4

The Broadband for Rural Businesses in Oxfordshire project (BiRO) will provide superfast broadband infrastructure for businesses operating in rural Oxfordshire which are not planned to be reached by any existing Provider's commercial plans, or under the existing Better Broadband for Oxfordshire programme. This Lot 4 represents the following geographical area: LOT 4 - South East. The Geographic areas for this lot is South Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009198-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,313,498 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRBAND COMMUNITY INTERNET; BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009198-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:399061-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML

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