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12 Jun 2026 at 15:15

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14 May 2026 at 16:45

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "City Fibre Dark Fibre Core Contract (Acomb to York)" was facilitated by NYNET Public Sector Limited, based in Harrogate, UK. This contract is under the industry category of interconnection services. The process utilised a direct award method to procure a dark fibre circuit between Acomb exchange and York exchange, necessary for enhancing NYnet Public Sector's core network resilience. CityFibre Limited, a large-scale enterprise located in London, was awarded the contract on 1st June 2026, with the contract expected to continue until 31st May 2029. This contract, categorised as a service, had an estimated gross value of GBP 8,640.

This procurement creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interconnection services, especially those offering fibre optics solutions. The need for this essential service indicates opportunities for companies capable of providing resilient and high-capacity network infrastructures. Though this contract was awarded directly due to the unique capabilities of CityFibre, businesses focusing on innovative fibre optic technologies or those seeking collaboration opportunities may find potential future avenues with contracting authorities focusing on network expansion and enhancement projects. Such companies can position themselves strategically to compete in similar procurements, leveraging expertise in providing critical infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

City Fibre Dark Fibre Core Contract (Acomb to York)

Notice Description

The provision of a dark fibre circuit between Acomb exchange and York exchange

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 a Dark Fibre circuit for NYnet Public Sector's core network between York Exchange and Acomb Exchange 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 provide NYnet Public Sector with essential resilience. Without the Services, NYnet Public Sector Limited would be unable to provide Wide Area Network Solution services effectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055873-2026
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
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
£7,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£7,200 Under £100K

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 2029 3-4 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

CITYFIBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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