Merx #AB-2026-03500

Acquisition and Operation of Entwistle FTTH Broadband Network

Parkland County is seeking a qualified entity to acquire and operate its existing Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in the Hamlet of Entwistle, Alberta. - The opportunity involves the purchase and ongoing management of a turnkey Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) fibre asset - Includes both passive plant (fibre infrastructure) and active electronics - Comes with an established customer base and potential for organic growth - The selected proponent will be responsible for delivering high-quality fibre Internet access and over-the-top (OTT) services - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are specified in the notice - The procurement is classified under Information Processing and Related Telecommunications Services - The network is fully operational and service-ready, requiring ongoing operation and customer management

Description

Parkland County is offering for sale a fully operational FTTH broadband network serving the Hamlet of Entwistle, Alberta. The network is a turnkey infrastructure opportunity including a complete, service-ready Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) fibre asset with passive plant and active electronics, an existing connected customer base, and significant organic growth potential within its service footprint. The RFP solicits offers from qualified proponents to acquire, operate, and continue delivering high-quality fibre Internet access and over-the-top (OTT) services in the Hamlet of Entwistle. The procurement involves a negotiated request for proposal for the acquisition and operation of a fibre optic network located in Alberta, Canada. The deadline for submissions is June 5, 2026.

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