---
title: "W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f56"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f56

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Derby, United Kingdom, recently completed a direct procurement process under the title "W526 - Virgin Media - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions". This tender, concerning utility work in Derby's Cathedral Quarter, Little Chester, and Stuart Street, falls within the "Installation of telecommunications equipment" category. The procurement was finalised with the award dated 9 May 2025 and follows the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 13 March 2025 and concluded by 31 March 2025, with a gross value of £97,121.70 (90034.75 net of discount and VAT). This procurement method was below the threshold and executed without competition, indicating expediency in addressing specific utility diversion needs.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises equipped for telecommunication infrastructure projects. Virgin Media Business Limited, a well-established supplier with a notable presence in Reading, was awarded the contract, highlighting the scope for businesses involved in similar installations to engage in streamlined contracts with local councils. Firms specialising in cost-effective, rapid deployment of utilities can benefit from such procurement processes, especially when such schemes involve direct engagement without competitive bidding, thus facilitating potentially advantageous partnerships with public authorities like Derby City Council.

## Notice

Virgin Media - Utility Diversion RSWA 1991 Section 83, 84 & 85 (S142, 143 & 144 Scotland) - C4 Detailed Estimate Stuart Street, Cathedral Quarter, Little Chester, Derby, DE1 2ED The estimated cost of altering Virgin Media apparatus is PS 98,700.91. After 18% discount, 75% of the amount (including VAT) = PS 60,701.06

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019924-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,934 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 08:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019924-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019924-2025
  9th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.virginmediao2.co.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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