Tender

Data Cabling and Maintenance

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Exeter Plus, a public undertaking located in Penryn, Cornwall, is initiating an open tender process for a 36-month fixed term contract focused on data cabling and maintenance services. The contract involves copper and fibre cabling works at Falmouth University Campuses in Falmouth and Penryn. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 29th October 2025. The project, categorised under network cabling and installation of cable infrastructure, has an estimated value of £200,000 gross (or £150,000 net) and falls under the services category, with additional works involved. Businesses can submit their proposals electronically, and the procurement includes considerations for sustainability and social value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the network cabling and infrastructure industry, particularly those experienced with education campuses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is well-suited to companies with capabilities in both technical and commercial solutions. Offering a mix of commercial, technical, and sustainability-focused criteria, this contract could foster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing service portfolios with a reputed public sector organisation. The opportunity also provides an optional renewal for an additional 12 months, expanding potential for continued engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Cabling and Maintenance

Notice Description

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a structured cabling supplier on a 36-month fixed term contract to carry out copper and fibre cabling works on, but not limited to, the Falmouth University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a46d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060679-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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