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Rosherville CEA: Openreach works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a public procurement process titled "Rosherville CEA: Openreach works" within the services sector, specifically targeting postal and telecommunications services. The procurement process, conducted under legal basis 2023/54, involves lowering shallow cables by Openreach and was executed through a below-threshold method. The contract, valued at £33,576.19 gross, was signed on 19th December 2025 and covers services from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026 in the UKJ region, United Kingdom. This procurement has now reached the award stage, with the status marked as active.

This tender offers viable opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of infrastructure adjustments and enhancements such as cable works. Large firms or experienced contractors in the communications sector could significantly benefit from such contracts due to their technical expertise and capacity to manage specialised tasks. Engaging with projects of this nature can bolster a company's portfolio, open pathways for further collaborations with public authorities, and potentially lead to sustained business growth through future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Rosherville CEA: Openreach works

Notice Description

Openreach works to lower shallow cables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06129b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008318-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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