---
title: "W718 - Diversion of BT Openreach cables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067da0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# W718 - Diversion of BT Openreach cables

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067da0

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "W718 - Diversion of BT Openreach cables," concerning the diversion of cables at a housing development site on Talbot Street. The procurement falls under the works industry category, specifically construction work (CPV: 45000000). The contract was initiated as a direct procurement method, without competition, and is now complete. The contract was signed on 31st December 2025, and the project ran from 1st January 2026 until 31st March 2026. The location for the work is within the UK region, and the contract's total value is £30,000, with a net amount of £25,000.

This tender presented an opportunity for British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, a large-scale supplier, to leverage its capabilities in infrastructure and telecommunications services, generating revenue and strengthening its business portfolio. While procurement was direct and below threshold, companies that specialise in construction-related services or have experience in similar public sector projects might find growth opportunities by aligning themselves as valuable partners for future similar tenders. Such tenders typically benefit firms with established competence in executing public works with strategic importance, as demonstrated by BT's involvement.

## Notice

Diversion of BT Openreach cables around housing development site on Talbot Street.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031791-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031791-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031791-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bt.com
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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