Award

Optical Spectrum Access Rental

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Optical Spectrum Access Rental" was conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of West Yorkshire Police. This process falls under the telecommunications network industry category. The contract, valued at £108,000, was awarded to Vodafone Business Solutions Limited. The procurement utilised a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the CCS RM6116 Lot 1a Networks Framework. The contract period extends from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2029, with the project being located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed on 18th January 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver optical spectrum access. SMEs might find this contract appealing given its classification as suitable for small and medium enterprises. Additionally, the framework-based procurement method allows businesses already part of relevant frameworks a streamlined opportunity to engage. Companies keen on expanding their portfolio in public sector telecommunications schemes could find this project an advantageous venture for growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Optical Spectrum Access Rental

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for Optical Spectrum Access Rental. The contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6116 Lot 1a Networks Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9def95f-5137-423e-9232-71872da3db95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0836231-e7c6-464b-b39a-76641ff697d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e9def95f-5137-423e-9232-71872da3db95-2026-01-19T13:40:10Z",
    "date": "2026-01-19T13:40:10Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e9def95f-5137-423e-9232-71872da3db95",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "140-IT-25",
        "title": "Optical Spectrum Access Rental",
        "description": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for Optical Spectrum Access Rental. The contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6116 Lot 1a Networks Framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32412100",
            "description": "Telecommunications network"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 108000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-02-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
            "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House",
                "locality": "LEEDS",
                "postalCode": "LS12DE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Gareth Newton",
                "email": "Gareth.Newton2@westyorkshire.police.uk",
                "telephone": "07891257876"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02186565",
            "name": "VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02186565"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Brunel Drive NG24 2EG GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
        "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e9def95f-5137-423e-9232-71872da3db95-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-01-19T13:40:10Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 108000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02186565",
                    "name": "VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-02-01T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0836231-e7c6-464b-b39a-76641ff697d3",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-19T13:40:10Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}