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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Underground Telephony," under the industry category of installation services of communications equipment. The project entails supplying and installing a system of underground telephony, followed by support and training. The procurement process is being managed by ALIGN PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED, headquartered in Northallerton, England. Interested parties must submit tenders by 9am on 27th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 17th August and complete by 25th September. This procurement uses a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, reflecting the urgent nature of the project requirements.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communications installation services. With a contract value of £65,000, companies with expertise in telephony systems and a capacity for swift project execution will find this tender particularly appealing. The project not only encompasses installation work but also involves providing post-installation support and training, offering an additional avenue for service provision and client engagement. Businesses capable of meeting these comprehensive requirements could leverage this opportunity to establish or fortify a business relationship with the National Coal Mining Museum for England, potentially leading to future collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Underground Telephony

Notice Description

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is seeking to urgently appoint a contractor to supply and install a system of underground telephony, including post-installation support and training. For details and tender pack, please email john.tanner@ncm.org.uk. Note, deadline for tenders is 9am on 27th July 2026. Contractor to be appointed 31st July. Works to be completed by 25th September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986f601f-ca79-415c-a3a8-3ac826c6c4e8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALIGN PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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