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Openreach Access Location Services Contracts

NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 16:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 15:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Openreach Access Location Services Contracts" is spearheaded by NYNET Public Sector Limited, based in Harrogate, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £636,461, is focused on telecommunications services, specifically providing Access Locate Services in regions where Openreach is the sole supplier. This tender falls within the services category and has been conducted through a direct award method. The award was completed on 12th May 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and potentially extend until 31st May 2031, should renewal options be exercised. This procurement process is significant for businesses within the telecommunications industry, particularly those familiar with providing essential networking services in rural settings.

This tender heralds substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises proficient in telecommunications and network expansion services. Due to the direct procurement method and the nature of the tender, companies that can offer niche, high-quality connection services in rural areas will stand to benefit. Companies that have existing expertise in supporting wide area network solutions and can address the unique challenges associated with rural network integration should find themselves well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. The long-term nature of the contract and its potential extensions make it a lucrative opportunity for suitable businesses looking to solidify their presence in the broadband and telecommunications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Openreach Access Location Services Contracts

Notice Description

The provision of Access Locate Services in areas where Openreach are the only supplier.

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 Access Locate services in areas where Openreach are the only supplier. These are in rural areas where there is no other Supplier providing these services. 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 rural 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,384 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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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

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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