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W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Derby, United Kingdom, recently completed a direct procurement process under the title "W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions". This tender, concerning utility work in Derby's Cathedral Quarter, Little Chester, and Stuart Street, falls within the "Installation of telecommunications equipment" category. The procurement was finalised with the award dated 9 May 2025 and follows the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 13 March 2025 and concluded by 31 March 2025, with a gross value of £97,121.70 (90034.75 net of discount and VAT). This procurement method was below the threshold and executed without competition, indicating expediency in addressing specific utility diversion needs.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises equipped for telecommunication infrastructure projects. Virgin Media Business Limited, a well-established supplier with a notable presence in Reading, was awarded the contract, highlighting the scope for businesses involved in similar installations to engage in streamlined contracts with local councils. Firms specialising in cost-effective, rapid deployment of utilities can benefit from such procurement processes, especially when such schemes involve direct engagement without competitive bidding, thus facilitating potentially advantageous partnerships with public authorities like Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

Notice Description

Virgin Media - Utility Diversion RSWA 1991 Section 83, 84 & 85 (S142, 143 & 144 Scotland) - C4 Detailed Estimate Stuart Street, Cathedral Quarter, Little Chester, Derby, DE1 2ED The estimated cost of altering Virgin Media apparatus is PS 98,700.91. After 18% discount, 75% of the amount (including VAT) = PS 60,701.06

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019924-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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