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title: "GB-didcot: UKRI-1616"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ff25785-589c-44c3-b79c-323bca3953a7"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
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# GB-didcot: UKRI-1616

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ff25785-589c-44c3-b79c-323bca3953a7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-didcot: UKRI-1616" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, aiming to establish a fibre broadband connection to the NCAS Capel Dewi Atmospheric Observatory, classified under the Internet network industry category. This tender, which has been completed, had a total value of £32,204.40 and was executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 4th August 2021, with the contract start date on 5th August 2021 and running until 27th July 2022. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to engage in the growing demand for internet network services, particularly in the research and academic sectors. Companies with expertise in broadband infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT services would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of a major supplier like British Telecom PLC indicates that established players dominate this market, but niche and innovative service providers could find avenues for growth by offering unique solutions tailored to the needs of research organisations.

## Notice

Fibre broadband connection to the NCAS Capel Dewi Atmospheric Observatory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1f2768-de9e-4b5b-b1f4-ac457268d549 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 27 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,204 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1f2768-de9e-4b5b-b1f4-ac457268d549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1f2768-de9e-4b5b-b1f4-ac457268d549
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=620752475
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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