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UKRI-1054 - Optical Fibre Installation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Nov 2020 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1054 - Optical Fibre Installation" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, focusing on the installation of optical fibres at Boulby mine, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £268,690, reached completion on June 4, 2021, following a tender end date of October 20, 2020. The procurement method was classified as 'Other' and involved the main category of goods related to optical-fibre cables.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and telecommunications. Companies with expertise in fibre optics and an understanding of mining operations would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. The successful completion of this project not only reflects the capability to adhere to local health and safety standards but also showcases the potential to collaborate with large-scale organisations like UK Research & Innovation, paving the way for further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1054 - Optical Fibre Installation

Notice Description

This work is to install new optical fibres at Boulby mine to serve the current STFC underground lab facility and to prepare for a future facility AIT-NEO. The work involves designing brackets to support the optical fibres in the main number 2 shaft at Boulby mine, then installing these brackets and then the optical fibres - all working alongside existing mining operations and adhering to local health and safety systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bcda9a1-3bf2-4fd3-a518-6d381ce6576b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd9461f-9fdd-4da5-9f27-5bf5ebcad036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,690 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,690 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2020 - 4 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.griffiths@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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