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NYnet LFFN Services Contracts

NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred around NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED, which is undergoing a business re-organisation resulting in the transfer of operations from NYNET LIMITED. This tender, referred to as "NYnet LFFN Services Contracts," involves the provision of Dark Fibre (LFFN) Services across North Yorkshire. As of 1st April 2026, this procurement stage is in the award phase with a direct award method, highlighting the completion of the tender stage. Key details include a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2031, with potential for a two-year extension. This project is critical to maintain the Wide Area Network Solution services necessary for connecting sites within rural areas under the LFFN programme funded by the Central Government.

This tender primarily creates opportunities for businesses specialised in interconnection services and those that manage dark fibre circuits. Such services are needed to sustain the core and access network connecting sites in North Yorkshire. With NYNET LIMITED having exclusive control over the expansive LFFN network, businesses with expertise in such technical services and network management have a significant advantage. The contract value indicates substantial financial incentive, with benefits extending to businesses that can assure quality and standard service delivery. SMEs capable of offering these specialised services will find this tender highly advantageous for business growth and sustainability within the telecommunications industry.

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Notice Title

NYnet LFFN Services Contracts

Notice Description

The provision of Dark Fibre (LFFN) Services across North Yorkshire using the LFFN network

Procurement Information

As part of a business re-organisation, NYnet Limited is transferring the majority of its operations to NYnet Public Sector Limited The contract relates to provision of Dark Fibre circuits in areas across North Yorkshire. This is to gain access to the Dark Fibre network created as part of the Central Government funded LFFN programme in 20 towns and cities across North Yorkshire. NYnet Limited has exclusive rights to control the LFFN which covers an expansive area across North Yorkshire. There are no reasonable alternatives to the services required as the required services are essential for the functioning of both the core and access network and allow sites in North Yorkshire to connect together. Without the Services, NYnet Public Sector Limited would be unable to provide Wide Area Network Solution services to these rural areas to the necessary standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,662,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 7LW
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Fairfax & Starbeck
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYNET

Further Information

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