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Dark Fibre Connection

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Dec 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dark Fibre Connection" project was initiated by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sunderland, UK. This process falls under the award and contract stage, with the procurement method identified as direct, below the threshold without competition. Key participants include City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited acting as a subsidiary procuring entity, and Boldyn Networks Infrastructure UK Limited as the supplier. The contract, now active, began on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2045. The telecommunications network (CPV Code: 32412100) is the primary focus, making it relevant to the goods category.

This contract for a telecommunications network offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in dark fibre installations and related technologies. SMEs like Boldyn Networks, which plays a significant role in this project, can find growth potential by meeting the NHS Foundation Trust's specific needs. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient network solutions will find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future projects, especially within the healthcare sector where robust communication infrastructures are crucial.

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Notice Title

Dark Fibre Connection

Notice Description

Dark Fibre Connection - Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078414-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLDYN NETWORKS INFRASTRUCTURE

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