Operation and commercialization of fibre optical cables project in Ireland

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The project operation and commercialisation of the 10 EirGrid (state-owned electric power transmission operator in Ireland) commercial fibre optical cables (CFOC). The key features of the services sought are:the contracting authority wishes to appoint a Commercial Entity (CE) to operate or market, operate and maintain up to 10 fibre pairs on the CFOC on behalf of EirGrid on a concession basis or take on all 10 pairs for their own use,the appointed CE will be required operate and maintain separate accounts for the activities related to the operation of the CFOC,the appointed CE will be required to develop a marketing strategy for the products and services that will be provided over the CFOC, if they are not going to utilise all 10 CFOC pairs themselves,the appointed CE, if they are not going to utilise all 10 CFOC pairs themselves, will be required to offer dark fibre and managed services as outlined in PQQ document.