---
title: "UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06735b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06735b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service", focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This service, procured directly and below threshold without competition, involves a dedicated 10Gbps bandwidth to facilitate the European LOFAR radio telescope, supporting scientific operations and research. The contract, awarded to JISC Services Limited, spans from 18 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, primarily located within the United Kingdom, alongside connections to the Netherlands.

This procurement offers growth opportunities specifically for businesses providing high-capacity network services and supporting scientific data transmission needs. Large-scale IT service providers, like JISC Services Limited, are aptly suited to compete for similar tenders, especially those requiring reliable and fully managed infrastructure solutions. With UKRI being a central government authority, businesses engaged in the telecommunications and scientific service sectors can leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations in research infrastructure support.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of a dedicated, fully managed 10 Gbps committed bandwidth service between Chilbolton (UK) and Dwingeloo (Netherlands). The connectivity will support data transmission requirements for the European LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-capacity network performance to facilitate scientific operations and research activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027080-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,819 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 22:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027080-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027080-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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