---
title: "subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f430"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f430

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at securing subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services. This procurement falls under the category of goods and services, specifically targeting vessel repair services and telecommunications infrastructure maintenance. Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2046, and potentially extendable to 2056. The planned contract is valued at approximately £7.92 million, with a total gross amount of £9.5 million, highlighting the significance of the project in maintaining telecommunications lines across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, cable maintenance, and telecommunications infrastructure. Companies with a UK base and expertise in subsea cable repair, marine vessel maintenance, or telecommunications support are particularly well-placed to benefit from this long-term contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and offer stable financial growth over two decades, making it an attractive proposal for established service providers in these fields. The competitive flexible procedure adopted for this procurement ensures that businesses of varied sizes and capabilities can potentially enter the market and expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to existing and potential providers of UK flagged, UK based subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services

### Planning Information

Please submit all expressions of interest to Naomi.jones2@dsit.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006058-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,916,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006058-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 16:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082174-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006058-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082174-2025
  11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082158-2025
  11th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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