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Master Services Agreement - Network Infrastructure & NOC Services

City of Doncaster Council

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03 Aug 2026 at 15:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City of Doncaster Council is procuring a master services agreement for the core network infrastructure and telecommunications services across the Doncaster Sheffield Airport estate. The requirement covers provision, maintenance and ongoing management of computer networks, telecommunications networks and systems, network equipment, wireless telecommunications, cabling and related facilities. It also includes installation of telecommunications equipment, repair and maintenance of telecommunications lines and infrastructure, and wider telecommunications services. The work supports the airport’s critical communications infrastructure and operational resilience. The delivery location is the Doncaster Sheffield Airport estate in Doncaster. This is a technology infrastructure and network operations opportunity for businesses providing managed network services, telecommunications systems, equipment, installation and infrastructure maintenance.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a direct award to Connectus Business Solutions Ltd. The council relied on technical reasons and exclusive rights, stating that there was no reasonable alternative or substitute and that continuity of service was needed for critical airport communications. There was one lot. The awarded value is £4,200,000 gross. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031, with a renewal option extending the maximum period to 30 September 2036. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 16 September 2026. The requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route under Section 41 and Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023.

This award shows sustained public-sector demand for an integrated network infrastructure and network operations capability at a complex airport estate. A credible future competitor would need to provide end-to-end responsibility for core networks, telecommunications systems, equipment, wireless services and cabling, including installation, planned maintenance, fault repair and ongoing service management. Experience of supporting critical communications infrastructure would be important, particularly where service continuity and operational resilience are central concerns. Suppliers would also need to demonstrate a technically defensible service model and the ability to manage infrastructure over a long operating period, rather than supplying equipment alone. The awarded supplier is an SME, indicating that a specialist business with sufficient technical capacity and relevant telecommunications expertise can undertake the requirement.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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