National Ethernet/Ethernet Extensions+ between Surrey Heath and Runnymede BCs.

SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Surrey Heath Borough Council for the "National Ethernet/Ethernet Extensions+ between Surrey Heath and Runnymede Borough Councils" falls under the services category and involves activities related to Ethernet networks. The procurement, which followed a direct, single tender action method below the threshold, reached its award stage on 10th November 2025, with Virgin Media Business Limited being chosen as the supplier. This contract, valued at £38,490, encompasses a service delivery from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2031, located primarily in Camberley, England, with postal code GU15 3HD. The contract was completed by 18th June 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in network services and infrastructure, especially small and medium enterprises. The procurement was explicitly suitable for SMEs, highlighting an advantageous scenario for smaller businesses to engage in significant public sector contracts. Companies with a focus on providing innovative and reliable Ethernet services could benefit significantly from such contracts, potentially leveraging further expansion and collaboration opportunities with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

National Ethernet/Ethernet Extensions+ between Surrey Heath and Runnymede BCs.

Notice Description

National Ethernet/Ethernet Extensions+ between Surrey Heath and Runnymede BCs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede4df2c-8bd5-4a16-80f1-531635a8b436
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e23c5f68-b23a-464d-9a0e-dfa8170f3c47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32415000 - Ethernet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBERLEY
Postcode
GU15 3HD
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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