Planning

subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 Jan 2026 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 16:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at securing subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services. This procurement falls under the category of goods and services, specifically targeting vessel repair services and telecommunications infrastructure maintenance. Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2046, and potentially extendable to 2056. The planned contract is valued at approximately £7.92 million, with a total gross amount of £9.5 million, highlighting the significance of the project in maintaining telecommunications lines across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, cable maintenance, and telecommunications infrastructure. Companies with a UK base and expertise in subsea cable repair, marine vessel maintenance, or telecommunications support are particularly well-placed to benefit from this long-term contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and offer stable financial growth over two decades, making it an attractive proposal for established service providers in these fields. The competitive flexible procedure adopted for this procurement ensures that businesses of varied sizes and capabilities can potentially enter the market and expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to existing and potential providers of UK flagged, UK based subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services

Planning Information

Please submit all expressions of interest to Naomi.jones2@dsit.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006058-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

50241100 - Vessel repair services

50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,916,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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