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UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

04 Jun 2026 at 08:57

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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09 Jan 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Nov 2025 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Nov 2025 at 11:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes," focusing on the trench-digging work necessary for upgrading optical fibre connections at the Boulby Underground Laboratory. The project was located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Yorkshire (UKE2). The procurement method was a Single Source Direct Award due to technical reasons, under the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. This process reached the contracting stage, with a contract period from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, and was valued at £621,658 (gross amount: £745,989.6). The awarded contract was later marked as terminated on 4th June 2026 after successful completion.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies in the construction and telecommunications sectors, notably those specialising in trenching and cable installation. The specific technical requirements and direct award methodology indicate that businesses with unique technical competencies or those capable of undertaking specialised projects would be well-suited for similar future procurements. Engaging in these types of contracts can stimulate business growth, enhance sector experience, and strengthen an enterprise's portfolio by associating with reputable contracting authorities like UKRI. Large-scale enterprises, as demonstrated by Amalgamated Construction Ltd, successfully executed the awarded project, proving that established firms can efficiently leverage direct award processes due to their specialist capabilities and resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes

Notice Description

This requirement covers the trenching works necessary to upgrade the existing optical fibre internet connection to the Boulby Underground Laboratory.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023, on the grounds of absence of competition due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£621,658 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£621,658 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Amalgamated Construction Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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