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title: "Gigabit Capable Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039ab6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# Gigabit Capable Connectivity

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039ab6

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Gigabit Capable Connectivity (GCC) services, allowing central government and wider sector organisations to procure these services via managed connectivity or fibre infrastructure. The current tender, titled "Gigabit Capable Connectivity", is open for interested bidders to apply as the DPS has been extended for another 24 months. The DPS offers opportunities for organisations with funding through the LFFN programme to participate in competitions to provide services. The deadline for expressions of interest has been extended to 24th September 2025.

This procurement process conducted by the Crown Commercial Service presents opportunities for businesses specialising in radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, as well as network maintenance and telecommunications services. Suitable businesses can access the tender via the DPS platform to compete for contracts offered by customers, with no guaranteed minimum spend. This selective procurement method requires suppliers to meet specific selection criteria via the DPS registration process to be considered for relevant services under the Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months and this is now being extended for a further 24 months and is inviting interested bidders to apply for the Gigabit Capable Connectivity (GCC) DPS. This DPS will provide central government and wider sector organisations with the opportunity to procure GCC services via a managed connectivity service or through a fibre infrastructure service from a range of suppliers. This DPS is suitable for use by organisations who have secured funding through the LFFN programme https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-full-fibre-networks-challenge-fund If you are successfully appointed to the DPS you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a competition. This DPS remains open for bidders to request to participate throughout its duration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall have the ability to provide gigabit capable connectivity services via a managed connectivity service or through a fibre infrastructure service to central government and wider public sector organisations in accordance with the Contract Notice authorised customer list.

Renewal: CCS may extend the duration of the DPS for any period from the expiry of the initial RM6095 DPS. CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Terms and Conditions and Bid Pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012443-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
- 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 08:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012443-2023
- 26 Jan 2023 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2829ca-b5b5-4d41-97fb-2adb6fbb7381
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-full-fibre-networks-challenge-fund
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngu3vHP7ug&feature=youtu.be

## Provenance

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