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Dark Fiber connectivity

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Dark Fiber connectivity" was conducted by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, UK. The project falls under the industry category of "Interconnection services" and involves providing dark fibre connectivity to the hospital. This procurement was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The initiative reached the completion stage on 9th February 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd February 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £314,470 and was a further competition on an existing framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and data interconnection services. Large enterprises, in particular, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for such projects due to the scale and complexity involved. Collaborations with public health bodies like the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance its reputation, and potentially lead to further contracts within the public health sector, opening avenues for continued growth and expansion. The successful supplier, DATABASE FOR BUSINESS LTD, exemplifies how businesses with the appropriate capabilities can thrive in such competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Dark Fiber connectivity

Notice Description

Dark Fibre connectivity

Procurement Information

Further Competition on a framework was carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64221000 - Interconnection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£314,470 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Chibuzo Onoh
Contact Email
chibuzo.onoh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATABASE FOR BUSINESS

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