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12 Jun 2026 at 15:17

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12 May 2026 at 16:24

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by NYNET Public Sector Limited, located in Harrogate, UK, culminated in the direct award of the "NYNET LFFN Services Contracts" on 12th June 2026. This contract pertains to the provision of Dark Fibre (LFFN) Services across North Yorkshire, encompassing interconnection services essential for network functionality in rural regions. The contract, in effect from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, with an optional renewal of 24 months, signifies completion of the award stage under a direct procurement method. This project leverages the legal framework established by the UK Public General Act of 2023/54, specifically for areas supported by the Central Government's LFFN programme.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises with expertise in telecommunication services, such as interconnection and network solutions. Firms with experience in handling extensive fibre networks and those focused on service excellence for public sector clients would find this contract beneficial. Given NYNET Limited’s strategic control over the LFFN network, businesses closely collaborating with such innovative technology providers can vastly expand their service footprint in North Yorkshire and harness the potential of high-speed fibre connectivity in underserved rural areas.

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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

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/055879-2026
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
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
£2,662,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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