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City Fibre Dark Fibre Schools Contract Number 1

NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

NYNET Public Sector Limited, a prominent public undertaking, is at the forefront of a procurement process titled "City Fibre Dark Fibre Schools Contract Number 1." This contract, specifically tailored for the City of York, addresses the provision of Dark Fibre circuits essential for school connectivity. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2029. The procurement method employed is a direct award to City Fibre Limited, owing to their unique position as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the service needs. This contract is one of a series of three aimed at enhancing network solutions for schools within York, underscoring the strategic importance of timely and efficient implementation.

This procurement opportunity, while directly awarded, holds substantial potential for businesses associated with telecommunications and network services. It is particularly suited for enterprises capable of supplying or augmenting robust network infrastructures, such as maintenance or technical support services for large-scale operations. Companies within the region or those with experience in public sector projects could find alignment with future expansions or analogous contracts, given the focus on essential connectivity services. The comprehensive nature of this procurement emphasises the importance of expertise in interconnection services, presenting a strategic gateway for business growth in the evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Fibre Dark Fibre Schools Contract Number 1

Notice Description

The provision of Dark Fibre in York for School sites (Contract 1 of 3)

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 for Schools in the City of York where City Fibre are the only supplier of dark fibre circuits suitable for this connectivity. 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 schools in the City of York to connect together. Without the Services, NYnet Public Sector Limited would be unable to provide Wide Area Network Solution services to these sites. This is one of three contracts for Schools within the City of York.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£74,520 Under £100K
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 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CITY FIBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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