# Better Broadband for Norfolk \(Tranche 3\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Norfolk County Council](/buyers/norfolk-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £18,000,000
- Published: 25 July 2018
- Planned start: 8 February 2019
- Planned end: 27 February 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: dfe8362c-daa1-4fd9-8456-2cb8acf234b1-230846
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa966dbb-c31c-4584-a431-87c4baa0f8fb

## 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 Additional information: 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

## Related contract awards

- [New Purchase of 6 Winter Gritters](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-214f5201-7074-4344-abf3-cbd18fc39c64): NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
- [Telephony services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-c901239e-bfc9-4aad-b30a-d0fe5cc5209b): NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
- [Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to provide Mobile Phones](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-1d7572f1-7f85-44df-b2bb-6b93edc64cc9): NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe8362c-daa1-4fd9-8456-2cb8acf234b1-230846)