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W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contract involves Derby City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government, engaging in a procurement process for civil engineering works focused on utility diversions in Derby. The procurement, titled "W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions," falls within the telecommunications industry category and is set in Derby, UK. The tender was initiated directly without competition, as it is below the threshold limits. The procurement stage is completed, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company being the supplier for the works. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 March 2025 and completion by 31 March 2025, with the announcement dated 9 May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those capable of handling large-scale civil engineering projects, including duct diversions, cabling works, and manhole construction. The contract is valued at over £535,000, offering substantial growth potential for businesses that can provide specialised services in telecommunications installation. Companies with expertise in utility diversions and related off-site works would find themselves well-suited to the technical specifications outlined, particularly those adhering to Openreach engineering standards and Department of Transport approvals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

Notice Description

Openreach Utility Diversion - Derwent Street, Derby 1 Civil Engineering Works 1.1 Duct Diversion New ducts of an equivalent capacity to the affected plant (or the nearest alternative) will be installed as a replacement to the affected plant. The duct(s) will be installed at standard depths of cover wherever possible. All new apparatus provided for the purposes of diversionary works will be installed as specified by Openreach's current engineering policies and practices. 1.2 Jointing Chambers and Manhole Construction New jointing chambers/manholes may be provided to connect the diversionary ducts to the existing (retained) network. The size and number of chambers may be dependent upon the number of ducts and their intended use. Openreach jointing chambers and manholes have Department of Transport approval. New apparatus provided for the purpose of diversionary works will be installed as specified in Openreach engineering policies and practices. 2 Cabling Works 2.1 Overhead Wires Where overhead wires, cables and associated suspension apparatus require diversion, replacement apparatus will be provided. The new apparatus will be installed in locations that are unaffected by the scheme and agreed with the Client. New apparatus provided for the purpose of diversionary works will be installed as specified in Openreach engineering policies and practices. 2.2 Underground Cables Where underground ducts and cable ducts are to be diverted, replacement cables will be installed into the new duct. The circuits affected by the construction of 900314 scheme include local distribution and optical fibre cables. 2.3 Recoveries On completion of the cable diversions, all redundant Openreach equipment (except underground ducts) will be recovered where possible. No allowance has been made for the recovery of redundant underground ducts as it has been assumed they will be recovered or demolished under the construction phase of the 900314 scheme and the associated works by the Client main contractor. All jointing chambers and manholes made spare by the diversionary works will be demolished by Openreach and will be charged for. 3. Off-Site Works The diversion of some cables and associated circuits (audio and digital trunk, coaxial, short haul data and fibre) will necessitate off-site works. These may include jointing and cabling works at locations other than those associated with the physical diversion and/or testing and balancing works at a telephone exchange or customer premises and will be charged for.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2025
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

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£446,246 £100K-£500K

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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