Published date: 10 January 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 February 2020

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

MERTVL001-DN453501-51585706

Published date

10 January 2020

Closing date

7 February 2020

Contract start date

4 August 2020

Contract end date

3 December 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive dialog

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to establish a joint venture or similar partnership, with a supplier in order to build, operate and maintain a digital connectivity backhaul network across the Liverpool City Region. LCRCA is looking to establish a partnership arrangement with a supplier, who will support in the design, implementation, maintenance, operation and commercialisation of such network. The supplier will be prepared to enter into a long-term commercial and financial arrangement with LCRCA to support in delivering the wider ambition around LCRCA's digital strategy for the LCR. This digital network is expected to deliver a dedicated full fibre backhaul network, with unlimited capacity, which passes through all LCR localities and provide the opportunity for future development of local authority local access networks as well as wider commercial opportunities.


About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement

Address

1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom

Email

tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk