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title: "W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f72"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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# W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f72

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## Summary

This contract involves Derby City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government, engaging in a procurement process for civil engineering works focused on utility diversions in Derby. The procurement, titled "W527 - BT - Derby Riverside Utility Diversions," falls within the telecommunications industry category and is set in Derby, UK. The tender was initiated directly without competition, as it is below the threshold limits. The procurement stage is completed, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company being the supplier for the works. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 March 2025 and completion by 31 March 2025, with the announcement dated 9 May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those capable of handling large-scale civil engineering projects, including duct diversions, cabling works, and manhole construction. The contract is valued at over £535,000, offering substantial growth potential for businesses that can provide specialised services in telecommunications installation. Companies with expertise in utility diversions and related off-site works would find themselves well-suited to the technical specifications outlined, particularly those adhering to Openreach engineering standards and Department of Transport approvals.

## Notice

Openreach Utility Diversion - Derwent Street, Derby 1 Civil Engineering Works 1.1 Duct Diversion New ducts of an equivalent capacity to the affected plant (or the nearest alternative) will be installed as a replacement to the affected plant. The duct(s) will be installed at standard depths of cover wherever possible. All new apparatus provided for the purposes of diversionary works will be installed as specified by Openreach's current engineering policies and practices. 1.2 Jointing Chambers and Manhole Construction New jointing chambers/manholes may be provided to connect the diversionary ducts to the existing (retained) network. The size and number of chambers may be dependent upon the number of ducts and their intended use. Openreach jointing chambers and manholes have Department of Transport approval. New apparatus provided for the purpose of diversionary works will be installed as specified in Openreach engineering policies and practices. 2 Cabling Works 2.1 Overhead Wires Where overhead wires, cables and associated suspension apparatus require diversion, replacement apparatus will be provided. The new apparatus will be installed in locations that are unaffected by the scheme and agreed with the Client. New apparatus provided for the purpose of diversionary works will be installed as specified in Openreach engineering policies and practices. 2.2 Underground Cables Where underground ducts and cable ducts are to be diverted, replacement cables will be installed into the new duct. The circuits affected by the construction of 900314 scheme include local distribution and optical fibre cables. 2.3 Recoveries On completion of the cable diversions, all redundant Openreach equipment (except underground ducts) will be recovered where possible. No allowance has been made for the recovery of redundant underground ducts as it has been assumed they will be recovered or demolished under the construction phase of the 900314 scheme and the associated works by the Client main contractor. All jointing chambers and manholes made spare by the diversionary works will be demolished by Openreach and will be charged for. 3. Off-Site Works The diversion of some cables and associated circuits (audio and digital trunk, coaxial, short haul data and fibre) will necessitate off-site works. These may include jointing and cabling works at locations other than those associated with the physical diversion and/or testing and balancing works at a telephone exchange or customer premises and will be charged for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2025 |
| 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 | £446,246 |

## 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 | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2025
  9th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bt.com
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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