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BT Openreach Fibre diversion - Somersall Lane

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process for diverting BT Openreach fibre optic apparatus located at Somersall Lane, Chesterfield. The council serves as the buying organisation for this project, aiming to facilitate the removal of a damaged footbridge and the installation of a new GRP structure. The procurement process falls under the category of goods, with the main focus on fibre-optic connections. The contract, valued at £146,993.83 gross, was awarded to OPENREACH LIMITED and will cover activities until 31st December 2026. Commencing on the 27th of April 2026, this project highlights the council's efforts to uphold infrastructural improvements under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure and civil engineering services. Companies skilled in fibre-optic diversions and associated ducting are particularly suited to similar future projects initiated by local governments. The project scope involves redirecting existing fibre networks into new structural settings, implying demand for technical expertise in fibre optic installations and bridge engineering solutions. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio, aligning them with crucial infrastructure developments in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

BT Openreach Fibre diversion - Somersall Lane

Notice Description

Diversion of BT Openreach fibre optic apparatus at Somersall Lane, Chesterfield BT Openreach have apparatus on the damaged footbridge which needs to be diverted to facilitate removal of the footbridge and installation of a new GRP structure. The BT fibre network is to be diverted into the highway bridge. Works include diversion of 4 no. fibre cables and associated ducting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,494 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENREACH

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