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26 Jun 2026 at 08:07

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:57

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by ORE Catapult involves a direct award for telecoms installation services. The project titled "Telecoms Installation" includes work such as trenching and cabling, extending from June 29, 2026, to September 30, 2026, in the region of the United Kingdom (UKM50). This falls under the industry category of ancillary works for telecommunications. The contract was awarded to C.A. Telecom UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, without a competitive process, as it is categorised as "Below threshold - without competition". The details of this contract include the provision of a two-man civils team and cabling team for extended hours from Monday to Saturday. The process has been completed with the contract signed on June 26, 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and related civil works. Large organisations capable of deploying skilled teams for extended periods and managing logistics efficiently would be best suited for such opportunities. Engaging with such contracts can solidify a business's standing in the telecommunications sector, establish a reliable service record, and foster relationships with public sector clients like the ORE Catapult, potentially leading to further contract awards in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Telecoms Installation

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint CA Telecom UK Ltd to provide the following -Slew & lower existing duct 1-4 way using 2 trench method footway (1-2 mt laterally - 1.5 vertically) -2 man civils team (fully equipped) - Mon to Sat 06:00 to 18:00 minimum 10 hours - Establish and De-establish from Site -2 man cabling team (fully equipped) - Mon to Sat, 06:00 to 18:00 minimum 10 hours -RAMS -Stats Search -

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,012 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C.A. TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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