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Openreach Access Location Services Contracts

NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NYNET Public Sector Limited involves the awarding of a contract titled "Openreach Access Location Services Contracts." This process, within the telecommunications industry category, specifically targets services in rural areas of North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where Openreach Limited is the only supplier. The procurement method used is direct award, underpinning the absence of reasonable alternatives to the required services crucial for the operation of core and access networks within the region. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the procurement being completed. The services are essential to provide Wide Area Network Solution services connecting rural sites. The key dates include the contract period starting from 1 May 2026 and potentially extending until 30 April 2031, including renewals.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses involved in telecommunications services, especially those capable of offering unique solutions in challenging rural settings. As Openreach Limited is the identified supplier due to its technical exclusivity, businesses focusing on network service delivery and expansion in hard-to-reach areas could benefit from engaging in similar contracts. Companies with expertise in supporting core and access network functionalities especially stand to gain from involvement in projects with public sector organisations like NYNET. The value of the contract, grossing £636,461, exemplifies beneficial financial returns for suitable businesses adept at addressing the demands of rural network connectivity.

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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/030588-2026
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

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
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

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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