Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Carmarthenshire County Council
4 Ash G
Carmarthen
sa313py
UK
Contact person: Chris Davies
Telephone: +44 1267246239
E-mail: chddavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Swansea Bay City Deal – Digital Infrastructure Programme Dark Fibre Phase 2
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32412100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
SBCD Digital Infrastructure Programme is seeking to procure the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new dark fibre network linking key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. This network will enhance connectivity to the included public sector sites, expanding the footprint of any existing public sector owned dark fibre network as well as providing a wider footprint.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32412100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SBCD Digital Infrastructure Programme is seeking to procure the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new dark fibre network linking key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. This network will enhance connectivity to the included public sector sites, expanding the footprint of any existing public sector owned dark fibre network as well as providing a wider footprint.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
SBCD Digital Infrastructure are looking to engage with suppliers to help inform the scale and requirements of the proposed procurement.
We will be holding market engagement sessions on the following dates / times. It is intended that these will be virtual however in person discussions can be facilitated in Carmarthenshire if required. If you would like to discuss the opportunity with the team, please email: digital@swanseabaycitydeal.gov.uk with your preferred date and time. If you would like a face to face meeting please also note this in your email. Please note that slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please indicate all slots that you are able to attend.
Feedback from these sessions will inform the overall scope and viability of the project.
Date Time
Wednesday 17th April 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm
Monday 22nd April 11am 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm
Tuesday 23rd April 10:30am 11:30am 2pm 3:30pm
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139997.
(WA Ref:139997)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/03/2024