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Openreach GEA Services Contracts

NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Openreach GEA Services Contracts," commissioned by NYNET Public Sector Limited, has reached the award stage. This contract involves the provision of Generic Ethernet Access Services in regions where Openreach is the sole final mile supplier, specifically focusing on rural areas in North Yorkshire. The procurement was a direct award due to technical reasons, as detailed in a transparency notice. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £576,179, was officially awarded to Openreach Limited on 12 May 2026, with services set to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2029, with an option for two 12-month renewals. The industry category is telecommunications services and the project location is designated as the UKE region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering specialised or niche solutions for rural connectivity. Companies with expertise in handling comprehensive network solutions, especially in areas lacking alternative suppliers, would find this an advantageous engagement. Given that Openreach Limited, a large-scale enterprise, is the primary supplier for this contract, businesses with potential complementary services or those capable of subcontracting might also benefit from collaboration opportunities and increased market presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Openreach GEA Services Contracts

Notice Description

The provision of GEA (Generic Ethernet Access) Services in areas where Openreach are the only final mile supplier.

Procurement Information

This transparency notice is a revision to the original notice published on 1st April 2026 with reference 2026/S 000-030586. 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 Generic Ethernet Access (GEA) circuits in areas where Openreach are the only final mile 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06932d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£480,149 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks 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

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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