---
title: "Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEUPC LTD"
published: "2025-03-26"
---

# Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c.json)

## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities," with a focus on communications infrastructure. The framework covers services at various university premises in the North East region, including Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, Teesside, and NCG. This open procedure procurement, valued at £5,000,000 GBP, began accepting tenders until 6th December 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2029. The awarded suppliers were notified on 10th March 2025, and the awards include companies such as Aceda Ltd and Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, among others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in telecoms and data cabling services, especially those specialising in small installations, refurbishments, repairs, and maintenance for educational institutions. With various project scopes across university facilities like lecture theatres, libraries, and offices, SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in these areas and a demonstrated capacity for telephone and data installations will find this framework advantageous. The inclusion of multiple suppliers also suggests potential for subcontracting opportunities, fostering broader industry collaboration and business expansion.

## Notice

This invitation to tender is issued by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium ("NEUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of Telecoms and Data Cabling services, comprising of small building installations, refurbishments, repairs, maintenance and improvements on University premises, for the North Eastern Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside and NCG. The works will involve all aspects of telephone and data installations/modifications (excluding BMS) typical of University buildings, such as but not limited to laboratories, small and complex lecture theatres, libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, accommodation, plant areas, etc. The works will vary in size, from the replacement of a single socket to the installation of up to 30 cables with the appropriate containment and connections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d9180-187a-49b9-a03f-2ff17a9a0aca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NEUPC LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACEDA; ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; BARRON MCCANN; FORTIFY ELECTRICAL SERVICES; NETWORK INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS; SYSTEMATIC DATA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d9180-187a-49b9-a03f-2ff17a9a0aca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17d9180-187a-49b9-a03f-2ff17a9a0aca
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=933238570
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a764138e-7a08-4aa0-8176-2f090672463c.json.