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New Data Centre (Fibre Optic Cable Re-Routing)

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation involved re-routing fibre optic cables for a new Data Centre to avoid interference with the New Teaching Labs Building. The contract falls within the construction industry category and was carried out in Portsmouth, UK. This direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, concluded with an award dated 5 June 2025. The contract, valued at £39,709.53 net (£47,651.44 gross), commenced on 6 June 2025 and is set to complete on 5 July 2025.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects like cable re-routing and installation. Companies with expertise in telecommunications and infrastructure works could find growth potential through similar engagements. Although this specific procurement involved a direct award to COLAS LIMITED, medium to large-scale construction firms may also explore similar non-competitive and competitive opportunities within the public sector, bolstered by their ability to provide specialised services and foster strong relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

New Data Centre (Fibre Optic Cable Re-Routing)

Notice Description

The re-routing and installation of trenches and chambers, in order to avoid interaction with the New Teaching Labs Building footprint. The existing route of trenches and chambers are under the NTLB footprint. It is best to undertake these works early as the new Data Centre requires the connections from these ducts and chambers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030168-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,709 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLAS

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