---
title: "Openreach GEA Services Contracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b30"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Openreach GEA Services Contracts

Buyer: NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b30

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Openreach GEA Services Contracts" has been completed by NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED, a public undertaking based in Harrogate, United Kingdom. This contract, relevant to the telecommunications sector, involves the provision of Generic Ethernet Access (GEA) Services in rural areas of North Yorkshire, specifically where Openreach is the sole final mile supplier. The contract, valued at £448,597 gross, was awarded directly to Openreach Limited, based in London. The legal basis for this direct award is connected to NYnet's business reorganisation, which necessitates uninterrupted services in regions devoid of alternative suppliers. The contract period is set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with potential renewal options up to 30th April 2031.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing essential network services in rural areas. Companies specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with solutions for enhancing network connectivity in underserved regions, may find this contract beneficial. While the procurement method was a direct award, potentially limiting competition, the long-term contract and renewal possibilities offer stability and continuous business relationships for suppliers like Openreach Limited. Businesses with expertise in enabling remote connectivity and infrastructure development across geographically challenging locations would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities that arise from organisational reorganisations requiring specialised service continuity.

## Notice

The provision of GEA (Generic Ethernet Access) Services in areas where Openreach are the only final mile supplier.

### Procurement Information

As part of a business re-organisation, NYnet Limited is transferring the majority of its operations to NYnet Public Sector Limited The contract relates to provision of Generic Ethernet Access (GEA) circuits in areas where Openreach are the only final mile supplier. These are in rural areas where there is no other Supplier providing these services. There are no reasonable alternatives to the services required as the required services are essential for the functioning of both the core and access network and allow rural sites in North Yorkshire to connect together. Without the Services, NYnet Public Sector Limited would be unable to provide Wide Area Network Solution services to these rural areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030586-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £373,831 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Fairfax & Starbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030586-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030586-2026
  1st April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.OPENREACH.CO.UK
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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