---
title: "Dark Fibre Connection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# Dark Fibre Connection

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Dark Fibre Connection" project was initiated by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sunderland, UK. This process falls under the award and contract stage, with the procurement method identified as direct, below the threshold without competition. Key participants include City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited acting as a subsidiary procuring entity, and Boldyn Networks Infrastructure UK Limited as the supplier. The contract, now active, began on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2045. The telecommunications network (CPV Code: 32412100) is the primary focus, making it relevant to the goods category.

This contract for a telecommunications network offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in dark fibre installations and related technologies. SMEs like Boldyn Networks, which plays a significant role in this project, can find growth potential by meeting the NHS Foundation Trust's specific needs. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient network solutions will find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future projects, especially within the healthcare sector where robust communication infrastructures are crucial.

## Notice

Dark Fibre Connection - Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078414-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2045 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLDYN NETWORKS INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078414-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078414-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/
- http://www.stsft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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