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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3816 Installation of Armoured Fibre to replace Vulnerable/Weak Fibres"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3816 Installation of Armoured Fibre to replace Vulnerable/Weak Fibres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ece1e143-ac3d-4f60-a709-07e41dd72619

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the installation of armoured fibre cables to Amalgamated Construction Ltd. The procurement process, tagged as an award, was completed on 15th February 2024. The contract, with a value of £63,809.62 GBP, involves the replacement of vulnerable fibre connections between the surface building and the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is from 16th February to 31st March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the works category, particularly in fibre optic installations, to engage in public procurement. Companies specialising in network infrastructure, construction, and telecommunications services are well-suited to compete for such tenders. As the contract involves works and installation services, businesses with experience in similar projects should consider participating in future procurement opportunities related to optical-fibre cables installations in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract entails the installation of three new fiber optic cables to replace vulnerable connections between the surface building and the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory, enhancing reliability and security. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4167e66e-57bf-477e-96e4-5e2f94af0eee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,809 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4167e66e-57bf-477e-96e4-5e2f94af0eee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4167e66e-57bf-477e-96e4-5e2f94af0eee
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=844339155
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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