Published date: 8 April 2024

Last edited date: 10 April 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: 7 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

  • Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

WA10 1HP

Value of contract

£2,400,000

Procurement reference

STHEL001-DN718554-69575201

Published date

8 April 2024

Closing date

7 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The digital connectivity project is primarily focused in providing gigabit capable connectivity across the Town Centre for businesses and residents, which will support and compliment the development of the Town Improvement Projects, as part of the St Helens Towns Fund Growth Programme.

The network would therefore consist of new duct and chamber infrastructure (installed within the public realm and under footways and highways), new cabinets; and fibre-optic cables pulled through the network and terminated on racks (as dark-fibre) in the cabinets and at splice joints - ready for future connections.

For further information please visit the following link here: https://sthelens.gov.uk/Digital-Infrastructure-Project

This procurement is below FTS threshold. However, it will be managed in the style of an FTS procurement (Competitive Procedure with Negotiation) but is not subject to any FTS regulations.

Stage 1 of the tender process is open to all interested providers and involves the submission of Supplier Questionnaire ONLY. Tender documents will be available to view at this stage, but should not be completed.

The Council then intends to invite up to three of the highest scoring Applicants from the Selection Questionnaire stage to the initial Invitation to Participate in Negotiation stage (Stage 2), subject to meeting the minimum requirements for all questions.

Only bidders who are successful at Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 and beyond (restricted); unsuccessful bidders at Stage 1 will be notified as soon as Stage 1 concludes.

The tender has been published through The Chest e-procurement portal : https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
The opportunity can be found by searching for Digital Infrastructure Project - St Helens - Tender [DN718554]

We can only accept submissions through The Chest.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Digital Infrastructure Project - St Helens - Tender

  • Opportunity
  • Published 8 April 2024, last edited 10 April 2024

Additional text

The tender has been published through The Chest e-procurement portal : https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
The opportunity can be found by searching for 'Digital Infrastructure Project - St Helens - Tender' or the following DN Ref: DN718554

How to apply

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Edward Farnworth

Address

4th Floor
Waterside House, Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
England

Telephone

+44 0

Email

edward.farnworth@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sthelens.gov.uk