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title: "Public Sector Fibre network Extension"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-28"
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# Public Sector Fibre network Extension

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617597

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Public Sector Fibre Network Extension", targeting civil works for the laying of UPVC green ducts across three areas: West (approximately 10 km), South (approximately 6.3 km), and North (approximately 2.4 km), specifically focusing on the West area for this tender. The open procurement method has been employed, with the tender period having concluded on 9th April 2020, and the contract awarded to GCU UK Ltd on 12th August 2020, valued at £893,885. The initiative aims to enhance the communications network in Aberdeen and its peripheries.

This project offers substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in civil engineering and telecommunications infrastructure. Contractors with experience in fibre optic installations, duct laying, and related excavation works would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open nature of the tender permits a range of bidders, including small to large enterprises, to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts that contribute to the expansion of public sector communication networks in the region.

## Notice

Civil works required re laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10km), South (c.6.3km) and North (c.2.4km). This tender is specifically for the larger of these areas (West) but the Council reserves the right to extend any work made as a result of this procurement process to cover one or both of the additional areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of Aberdeen City Council's ongoing commitment to improving the communications network throughout it's operations, a project is being undertaken to extend the City's Public Sector fibre network. To support this, ACC will shortly be undertaking a tender for the civils involved to enable laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10k), South (c.6.3k) and North (c.2.4k) But this will not all necessarily be covered off under one tender. A tender pertaining to the main part of this project (West) will be published in Jan / Feb and is summarised below. This tender may also include the requirements relating to the South element of this project. West - Installation of two 100mm internal diameter UPVC Green ducts to be laid for approx. 10km long in 450mm wide by 610mm avg. depth trench, from Mounthooly roundabout westbound to the city limit, with some minor further connections. Excavation and covering up reinstating initial surface conditions. The route goes mainly on footpaths, cycleways and green areas, but will also include small sections in the carriageway (760mm minimum depth excavation). Chambers 450x450mm or 600x450mm to be installed at specified locations with 150m maximum span. Installation of optic fibre cable inside the ducts and connections to related cabinets and terminations.

Renewal: Council may extend requirement to include South and / or North areas of project also.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422373 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £893,885 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GCU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422373
- 12 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383498

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=23
  6th July 2020 - NEC Employer's Amendments re Covid
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=22
  26th June 2020 - Preamble to BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=3
  26th June 2020 - Pre Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=21
  26th June 2020 - Pre Construction Information - changes are highlighted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=1
  26th June 2020 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=20
  26th June 2020 - ITT - changes are highlighted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=19
  13th March 2020 - Maps with utilities location along the link to the hospital section
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=18
  13th March 2020 - Maps with utilities location along the main route
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=17
  12th March 2020 - PDF drawings of route
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=2
  12th March 2020 - NEC Short Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=16
  12th March 2020 - NEC Short Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=4
  12th March 2020 - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=5
  12th March 2020 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=6
  12th March 2020 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=7
  12th March 2020 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=8
  12th March 2020 - Appendix 4 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=9
  12th March 2020 - Technical Annex 1 - Road Crossings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=10
  12th March 2020 - Technical Annex 2 - Fibre Run Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=11
  12th March 2020 - Technical Annex 3 - Traffic Management Table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=12
  12th March 2020 - Technical Annex 4 - NJUG 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=13
  12th March 2020 - Technical Annex 5 - Network Rail Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=14
  12th March 2020 - Designers Hazard Elimination
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383498&idx=15
  12th March 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383498
  Public Sector Fibre network Extension - Civil works required re laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10km), South (c.6.3km) and North (c.2.4km). This tender is specifically for the larger of these areas (West) but the Council reserves the right to extend any work made as a result of this procurement process to cover one or both of the additional areas.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422373
  Public Sector Fibre network Extension - Civil works required re laying of UPVC green ducts. In total the Council is looking at 3 areas of ducting - West (c.10km), South (c.6.3km) and North (c.2.4km). This tender is specifically for the larger of these areas (West) but the Council reserves the right to extend any work made as a result of this procurement process to cover one or both of the additional areas.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617597

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