SPS 2279 - Joint Venture Between Royal Borough of Greenwich and a Commercial Partner for the Delivery of Fibre to the Premises Infrastructure throughout Royal Greenwich

Tender description

In furtherance of its “Greenwich Digital Connectivity Strategy” , the Council wishes to establish a joint venture (JV) with a commercial partner (JV Partner) to deliver fibre to the premises (FttP) infrastructure initially in the Woolwich area (Phase 1) and with the potential and objective, but only at the Council’s absolute discretion and option, ultimately to extend the JV to cover roll-out of FttP throughout the Royal Borough of Greenwich (the Borough). The infrastructure is to be run on an open access basis, i.e. all internet service providers (ISPs) and mobile network operators (MNOs) will be able to access the infrastructure at wholesale prices. This procurement will be managed electronically via the RBG Proactis e-tendering Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-tendering Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-tendering Suite, this can be done online at https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ and click on the tap‘supplier registration’. Note: registration may take some time therefore, please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ Once you have registered on the e-Tendering Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by looking at the opportunities sections. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Tendering Suite, you will have access to proactise-portal email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite, please contact Proactis Helpdesk Freephone: 0345 010 3503. The Royal Borough of Greenwich in pursuit of its duty under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, which is, to seek improvement in the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of its Residents, would like successful contractor to contribute to its Social Value Fund. As such, questions relating to social value will be included in the method statement. Keywords: Infrastructure, Partnership, Network, Fibre, Joint Venture, Connectivity