UKRI-6138 Boulby 10Gb internet connection upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-6138 Boulby 10Gb internet connection upgrade" project, under the services category with additional focus on works. The tender, titled "Installation of RO2 10Gbs IP Connections to Boulby Mine," adopts a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. This contract was awarded on 24 June 2026, with an active contract period running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. Located in the United Kingdom, this project was a discrete opportunity for fast-track service upgrades requiring specialised technology infrastructure solutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the digital mapping and internet infrastructure sectors. Jisc Services Ltd, a large-scale company, successfully secured the contract, underscoring the potential for well-established firms in ICT services and infrastructure development to compete for similar projects. Businesses capable of delivering innovative technology solutions to enhance connectivity are well-suited to such procurements, enabling them to expand their service offerings while contributing to cutting-edge research facilities. The total contract value stood at approximately £69,489.86 GBP, reflecting UKRI's investment to keep pace with technological advancements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6138 Boulby 10Gb internet connection upgrade

Notice Description

Installation of RO2 10Gbs IP Connections to Boulby Mine

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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