Published date: 21 October 2019
Last edited date: 26 September 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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
24 September 2025
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
25 September 2025
Contract end date
26 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
Attachments
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- 2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List.docx
- Tender notice
- 2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List.docx
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- RM6095 Gigabit Capable Connectivity BIDPACK v5.zip
- Bidding documents
Additional text
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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
Website
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Closing: 24 September 2025, 11:59pm