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title: "UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e547"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-04"
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# UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e547

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes," focusing on the trench-digging work necessary for upgrading optical fibre connections at the Boulby Underground Laboratory. The project was located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Yorkshire (UKE2). The procurement method was a Single Source Direct Award due to technical reasons, under the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. This process reached the contracting stage, with a contract period from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, and was valued at £621,658 (gross amount: £745,989.6). The awarded contract was later marked as terminated on 4th June 2026 after successful completion.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies in the construction and telecommunications sectors, notably those specialising in trenching and cable installation. The specific technical requirements and direct award methodology indicate that businesses with unique technical competencies or those capable of undertaking specialised projects would be well-suited for similar future procurements. Engaging in these types of contracts can stimulate business growth, enhance sector experience, and strengthen an enterprise's portfolio by associating with reputable contracting authorities like UKRI. Large-scale enterprises, as demonstrated by Amalgamated Construction Ltd, successfully executed the awarded project, proving that established firms can efficiently leverage direct award processes due to their specialist capabilities and resources.

## Notice

This requirement covers the trenching works necessary to upgrade the existing optical fibre internet connection to the Boulby Underground Laboratory.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023, on the grounds of absence of competition due to technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £621,658 |
| Contracts value | £621,658 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 07:57 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052567-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001688-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 14:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075736-2025
- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075593-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052567-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001688-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075736-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075593-2025
  20th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.amcogiffen.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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