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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley College of Technology is seeking a supplier to undertake network re-cabling for its Broadway site, covering floors A, B, and C, with connections leading to a newly established server room. The procurement falls under the "Installation of computer cabling" industry category (CPV code 45314320) and is categorised as a "works" project. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is being conducted through an open competition method, although it is below threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10 August 2026, with enquiries allowed until 7 August 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £350,000, excluding VAT (£420,000 gross). The work is set to commence on 19 October 2026 and conclude on 31 October 2029.

This contract offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in computer cabling and network infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in high-quality installation services could benefit from Dudley College’s emphasis on quality, which is weighted at 60% in the award criteria. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio by collaborating with a reputable educational institution like Dudley College of Technology, situated in the UK’s West Midlands region. Tender submissions should be made electronically via the MultiQuote platform.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Broadway A,B & C Floor Network Cable Replacement

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to procure a supplier to Network re-cable the Dudley College Broadway site, floors A&B&C to a new server room. Cabling points on the wall in classrooms and offices and terminating in the new server room.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064577-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 4AS
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Castle & Priory
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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