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03 Aug 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

City of Doncaster Council is contracting for a Master Services Agreement focusing on the provision, maintenance, and management of network infrastructure and telecommunication services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer network services and telecommunications, with the status marked as complete. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, justified by technical reasons and exclusive rights concerns, with the awarding set for a contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, with potential renewal for an additional five years. The contract was awarded to Connectus Business Solutions Ltd with an anticipated gross value of £4,200,000, with a milestone for future contract signature scheduled for 16th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure. Firms with expertise in maintaining and managing network infrastructure as well as telecommunications systems, particularly those capable of delivering seamless services within airport environments, would stand to benefit the most. Although the contract was awarded via direct allocation, the scale and scope highlight substantial potential for future technological collaboration and development, especially for SMEs like Connectus Business Solutions Ltd, which successfully secured the deal based on their niche capabilities and existing rights.

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Notice Title

Master Services Agreement - Network Infrastructure & NOC Services

Notice Description

The provision, maintenance and ongoing management of the core network infrastructure and telecommunication services across the Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) estate.

Procurement Information

The Authority intends to award a contract to Connectus Communications Ltd under the provisions of Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract relates to a Master Services Agreement for the provision, maintenance, and ongoing management of the core network infrastructure and telecommunications services across the Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) estate. The Authority considers that the circumstances meet the requirements of the cited statutory provision due to technical and/or the existence of exclusive rights and where there is no reasonable alternative or substitute. A direct award is justified to ensure continuity of service and operational resilience of the airport's critical communications infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32420000 - Network equipment

32427000 - Network system

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTUS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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