Published date: 21 October 2019

Last edited date: 9 January 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 22 September 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£500,000,000

Procurement reference

RM6095

Published date

21 October 2019

Closing date

22 September 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

23 September 2025

Contract end date

24 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

More information

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N.B. Please be aware the dates input in the 'Closing Date' and 'Contract Start Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. However, the 'Contract End Date' input is correct and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6095 - Gigabit Capable Connectivity

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

9th Floor The Capital Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

+44 3454102222

Email

info@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/ccs