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Award of a contract for Data Cabling Works

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

On 4th March 2026, the University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, awarded a contract for Data Cabling Works under Welsh devolved regulations. Classified as a public authority within the sub-central government, the University has completed the procurement process which was initiated as a tender and adhered to UK legal provisions stated in 2023/54. The contract involves the installation of external microducts and fibres connecting to the Calon Building, categorised under local area network services. With a contract value of £30,185.04, the project is scheduled from 4th March 2026 to the 1st June 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct and operated below the threshold without competition.

This contract represents a business opportunity primarily suited for companies specialised in data cabling and network utility services. Larger enterprises in network installation and service provision stand to benefit by aligning their capabilities to meet the requirements of similar future projects, especially those related to universities or public sector institutions. The straightforward nature of the direct procurement method indicates potential opportunities for firms ready to demonstrate strong service delivery and technical expertise without extensive, competitive bidding processes. Engaging with such public authority projects can enhance business profiles and foster relationships within the devolved Welsh regulations framework and across adjacent industries.

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Notice Title

Award of a contract for Data Cabling Works

Notice Description

The supplier will supply and install the external microducts and fibres for connection into the Calon Building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSCL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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