Published date: 25 July 2018

Last edited date: 25 July 2018

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: 17 August 2018

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

NR1 2DH

Value of contract

£18,000,000

Procurement reference

NCCT41552

Published date

25 July 2018

Closing date

17 August 2018

Contract start date

8 February 2019

Contract end date

27 February 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBfN) Programme is working to extend access to superfast broadband across Norfolk, beyond the reach of commercially funded deployments. Coverage across is expected to reach95% of Norfolk properties by the completion of the current rollout at the end March 2020. This contract is seeking to provide further Next Generation Access infrastructure to provide access for as many of the remaining 5% of properties as possible. Bids must meet the requirements of the State Aid 'umbrella scheme' approved by the European Commission which sets out the criteria for compatible projects:
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/cases/263954/263954_1760328_135_4.pdf

More information

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Additional text

The Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBfN) Programme is working to extend access to superfast broadband across Norfolk, beyond the reach of commercially funded deployments. Coverage across is expected to reach 95% of Norfolk properties by the completion of the current rollout at the end March 2020. This contract is seeking to provide further Next Generation Access infrastructure to provide access for as many of the remaining 5% of properties as possible. Bids must meet the requirements of the State Aid "umbrella scheme" approved by the European Commission which sets out the criteria for compatible projects:
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/cases/263954/263954_1760328_135_4.pdf
dditional information:

This process will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this process, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the "tenders" section and "express an interest" to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

SA. 40720 (2016/N) - National Broadband Scheme for the UK for 2016-2020

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Hardy (Admin)

Address

Martineau Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom

Telephone

01603 223968

Email

sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk

Website

www.norfolk.gov.uk