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30 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a new dark fibre network connection to link Coombe Abbey with the council's IT network. This public procurement process falls under the services category, specifically classified under internet services, with a procurement method that was direct and below the threshold without competition. The contract, which was awarded to CityFibre Ltd, will provide internet services in multiple regions across the UK, including regions UKC through UKK. Key dates include the contract signing on 24th June 2026, with the active contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 1st May 2031. This procurement is pivotal for enhancing the IT infrastructure of Coventry City Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industries, particularly those specialising in network services. Although the procurement was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities could benefit direct costing approaches and relationships with public authorities. Businesses with expertise in integration and maintenance of fibre networks, especially SMEs, could find promising prospects in such projects, aligning with the broader digital transformation initiatives in public sector infrastructures.

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Notice Title

COV 26659 CityFibre

Notice Description

New dark fibre network connection for Coombe Abbey to connect it to the council's IT network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c052
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061329-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYFIBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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