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title: "GB-Bath: Dark Fibre Connection Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72bbac28-7108-40d4-b780-a033319f5993"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2017-05-22"
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# GB-Bath: Dark Fibre Connection Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72bbac28-7108-40d4-b780-a033319f5993

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## Summary

The University of Bath has completed a procurement process for "Dark Fibre Connection Services," classified under fibre-optic connections, with a contract value of £424,049. This tender was initiated via a direct award call-off from the JISC Telecommunications Framework Lot 2 and falls under the services category. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2026. The procurement stage was the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 16 March 2017.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in fibre-optic solutions and network services. Companies with the capability to provide similar dark fibre connections or related telecommunications services are well-suited to explore future opportunities, as the ongoing contract could lead to additional service provisions or competitive retenders as the project develops.

## Notice

Rental of Dark Fibre Connection Services Additional information: Direct award call-off via JISC Telecommunications Framework Lot 2: Dark Fibre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07509350-3096-44d3-badb-1c1c698b281c |
| 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 | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,049 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,049 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS2 7AY |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASYNET MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07509350-3096-44d3-badb-1c1c698b281c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07509350-3096-44d3-badb-1c1c698b281c
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=259772971
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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