IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Tender description

NYnet is awarding a contract for a multi-core fibre network that provides gigabit capable fibre capacity to public sector sites distributed in conurbations and market towns throughout North Yorkshire. The contract is for an initial 15 100 000 GBP with the potential to rise to 50 000 000 GBP for further expansion in North Yorkshire and potentially the surrounding environs. NYnet is awarding a multi-core fibre network that provides gigabit capable fibre capacity to public sector sites distributed in conurbations and market towns throughout North Yorkshire. The winning supplier is to build and maintain the network therefore the contract has an element of works and services. The contract is for an initial 15 100 000 GBP with the potential to rise to 50 000 000 GBP for further expansion in North Yorkshire and potentially the surrounding environs. The procurement process evaluated 2 potential delivery models. — compliant: the supplier will design and build the fibre network according to requirements set out in an ITT. NYnet will own the infrastructure and provide services to the public-sector. Providers will also have the option to submit a variant bid based on design, build and operate, —variant: the supplier will design, build and operate the fibre network according to requirements set out in an ITT. SCD were awared on the basis of their compliant bid. NYNet will have an indefeasible right of use for a defined period (c20 years) on the capacity of the network for the provision of services to the public sector.