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title: "Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation"
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# Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27a3799c-8c2a-4ea9-aa9c-1a41e522ad24

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Porton Down, Salisbury, has awarded a contract for "Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable Installation" under a Single Source Procurement method. This project falls within the 'Works' category, specifically focussing on fibre-optic materials and construction work, and is valued at £1,000,000. The procurement process concluded on 11th July 2023, with the contract period starting on 12th July 2023 and set to end on 12th July 2024. The awarded contract was announced on 24th August 2023, and the procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fibre-optic materials and construction work. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The project allows businesses to form strong partnerships with government institutions such as the DSTL and can significantly contribute to their growth by adding high-value contracts to their portfolio. The appointed supplier, Datanet Solutions Limited, exemplifies the potential for large-scale enterprises to benefit from public procurement opportunities in the specialised domain of technological infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Interim Minor Works - Fibre Optic Cable installation Additional information: The contract was placed using NEC4 TSSC Terms and Conditions and templates and is therefore subject to Copyright, so cannot be published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATANET SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 08:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
- 4 Sep 2023 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
- 4 Sep 2023 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
- 24 Aug 2023 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
- 24 Aug 2023 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774da1fc-f1f7-4d3e-a7ea-6a832854ca22
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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