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title: "Kyles Community Broadband"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511442"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KYLES COMMUNITY BROADBAND CIC C/O GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP"
published: "2017-12-22"
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# Kyles Community Broadband

Buyer: KYLES COMMUNITY BROADBAND CIC C/O GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511442

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## Summary

The Kyles Community Broadband CIC, acting through Gardiner & Theobald LLP, is seeking tenders for the "Kyles Community Broadband" project, which aims to provide next-generation broadband infrastructure and services in The Kyles of Bute, specifically covering Colintraive, Glendaruel, and rural Bute. This procurement, classified under the services industry, is currently at the Tender stage with a submission deadline set for 29 January 2018. The project has an estimated value of £2,500,000 and will be conducted using a selective procurement method with an electronic submission process.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in broadband infrastructure and telecommunications services, particularly those experienced in delivering NGA solutions. Companies with a proven track record in similar geographical areas and the capacity to meet the technical and financial requirements outlined in the tender documents are well-positioned to compete. With a minimum annual turnover threshold of £350,000 and the expectation of demonstrated experience in broadband network capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in Scotland's telecommunications landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Next Generation Broadband infrastructure and services to The Kyles of Bute covering an area encompassing Colintraive & Glendaruel and rural Bute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kyles Community Broadband, a Community Interest Company (CIC) established under the Companies Act 2006, working in partnership with Community Broadband Scotland (CBS), a Scottish Government initiative led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) wishes to identify a supplier who can provide a Next Generation (NGA) State Aid compliant (SA. 40720 (2016/N)) infrastructure that will enable access to NGA services at greater than 30 Mbps to all premises in the project area (subject to any technical and funding constraints). The successful bidder will contract with Kyles Community Broadband CIC. This contract will not be divided into lots as this would make the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult.. Bidders may be excluded if in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Draft ITT documentation is provided but bidders ONLY need to complete the ESPD at this stage. Bidders must complete the Code of Conduct and NDA. ESPD Part II Sec. D Q2D.1.1 should be completed as far as known. ESPD Sec. A of Part IV of the ESPD (Scotland) - N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305238 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | KYLES COMMUNITY BROADBAND CIC C/O GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 4LH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305238

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=31
  23rd December 2017 - Kyles ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=29
  23rd December 2017 - KCB ITT Part 3 Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=30
  23rd December 2017 - KCB ITT Part 2 Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=20
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=21
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=22
  23rd December 2017 - KCB T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=23
  23rd December 2017 - KCB ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=24
  23rd December 2017 - BDUK Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=25
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Expression of Interest Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=26
  23rd December 2017 - OS End User License
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=27
  23rd December 2017 - KCB ITT Volume 1 Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=28
  23rd December 2017 - KCB ITT Part 4 Draft
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=10
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 5.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=11
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 5.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=12
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 5.3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=13
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 5.4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=14
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 5.5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=15
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 6.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=16
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 6.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=17
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 6.3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=18
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 6.4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=19
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 6.5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=1
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=2
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=3
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 3.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=4
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 3.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=5
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 3.3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=6
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 3.4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=7
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 4.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=8
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 4.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305238&idx=9
  23rd December 2017 - KCB Schedule 4.3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305238
  Kyles Community Broadband - Provision of Next Generation Broadband infrastructure and services to The Kyles of Bute covering an area encompassing Colintraive & Glendaruel and rural Bute.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://kcb.scot/
- http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=476935
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=511442
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476935
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=511442
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511442
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-aid-advice

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