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Dark Fibre VM circuits

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 May 2025 at 08:26

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 10:37

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24 Apr 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of Dark Fibre VM circuits, serving locations from the City to Clifton in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The process was executed using a direct procurement method categorized as 'below threshold - without competition,' resulting in the awarding of a contract to Virgin Media Business. This award falls under the goods category, specifically telecommunications cables, with a contract period starting from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030. The contracting process has been finalised with the status 'complete,' and the award was signed on 29th April 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £81,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale telecommunications providers that can offer infrastructure support and installation services. Moreover, companies specialising in dark fibre circuits and other related telecommunications solutions may find such contracts beneficial as they align with the niche requirements of academic institutions aiming to expand their connectivity capabilities. The procurement executed by NTU reflects potential for enterprises capable of delivering specialised and robust telecommunications services without the necessity for a highly competitive bidding process, given the direct procurement method applied.

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Notice Title

Dark Fibre VM circuits

Notice Description

Dark Fibre VM circuits from City to Clifton (Newton 027 to Clifton POD)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018251-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Alexei Lambley-Steel
Contact Email
alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158486100

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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