---
title: "Openreach DFX Services Contracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Openreach DFX Services Contracts

Buyer: NYNET PUBLIC SECTOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b34

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## Summary

NYNET Public Sector Limited, located in Harrogate, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for the "Openreach DFX Services Contracts." This procurement process involves the provision of Dark Fibre Services in areas with limited competition, particularly those designated as DF Only exchanges by Openreach Limited. The industry category falls under telecommunications services, with a focus on enhancing network connectivity across rural locations in North Yorkshire. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 22nd May 2026 and becoming active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with the potential for extension until 2031. The direct award procurement method was adopted due to single supplier technical reasons, ensuring the continuity of Wide Area Network Solution services in the specified regions.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in fibre optics and network solutions. Companies with the capability to support rural connectivity infrastructure would find this contract advantageous. Businesses that offer complementary or alternative telecommunication services could explore partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities, taking advantage of the framework established by NYNET Public Sector Limited. With a total contract value of approximately £516,274, this procurement offers a strong business case for organisations aiming to expand their market presence in Northern England's telecommunications sector.

## Notice

The provision of Dark Fibre (DFX) Services in areas where Openreach are the only supplier (DF Only exchanges).

### 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 Dark Fibre X (DFX) circuits in areas where Openreach are the only supplier. These are labelled by Openreach as DF Only exchanges. These are in rural areas where there is no other Supplier providing these dark fibre 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/055867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,228 |
| Contracts value | £430,228 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055867-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 16:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043645-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030590-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055867-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043645-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030590-2026
  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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