---
title: "Dark Fibre VM circuits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506b2"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0506b2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
published: "2025-05-01"
---

# Dark Fibre VM circuits

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506b2

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of Dark Fibre VM circuits, serving locations from the City to Clifton in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The process was executed using a direct procurement method categorized as 'below threshold - without competition,' resulting in the awarding of a contract to Virgin Media Business. This award falls under the goods category, specifically telecommunications cables, with a contract period starting from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030. The contracting process has been finalised with the status 'complete,' and the award was signed on 29th April 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £81,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale telecommunications providers that can offer infrastructure support and installation services. Moreover, companies specialising in dark fibre circuits and other related telecommunications solutions may find such contracts beneficial as they align with the niche requirements of academic institutions aiming to expand their connectivity capabilities. The procurement executed by NTU reflects potential for enterprises capable of delivering specialised and robust telecommunications services without the necessity for a highly competitive bidding process, given the direct procurement method applied.

## Notice

Dark Fibre VM circuits from City to Clifton (Newton 027 to Clifton POD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018251-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| Contracts value | £81,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018251-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 10:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016983-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016675-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018251-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016983-2025
  25th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016675-2025
  24th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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