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23 Jun 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Fibre and Cabling" within the goods and services category, specifically focused on network cabling and infrastructure. Located in Margate, UK, the council utilised a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold in terms of scale. The contract involves the provision of fibre and cabling requirements at the main Thanet District Council offices. The procurement stage is marked as complete, following a contract award to Kent Cables Limited. The contract, signed on 7th August 2025, runs from 14th August 2025 to 12th September 2025, with a gross value of £334,334.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in telecommunications infrastructure and network cabling. Small to medium enterprises specialising in these areas, particularly those positioned in the UK’s South East region, are well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracts, thus driving growth and visibility in their industry. Kent Cables Limited, as the award supplier, exemplifies an SME capitalising on these opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fibre and Cabling

Notice Description

For the provision of fibre and cabling requirements at the main Thanet District Council offices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT CABLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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