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UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 22:32

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service", focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This service, procured directly and below threshold without competition, involves a dedicated 10Gbps bandwidth to facilitate the European LOFAR radio telescope, supporting scientific operations and research. The contract, awarded to JISC Services Limited, spans from 18 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, primarily located within the United Kingdom, alongside connections to the Netherlands.

This procurement offers growth opportunities specifically for businesses providing high-capacity network services and supporting scientific data transmission needs. Large-scale IT service providers, like JISC Services Limited, are aptly suited to compete for similar tenders, especially those requiring reliable and fully managed infrastructure solutions. With UKRI being a central government authority, businesses engaged in the telecommunications and scientific service sectors can leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations in research infrastructure support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of a dedicated, fully managed 10 Gbps committed bandwidth service between Chilbolton (UK) and Dwingeloo (Netherlands). The connectivity will support data transmission requirements for the European LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-capacity network performance to facilitate scientific operations and research activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06735b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027080-2026
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,819 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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