---
title: "Data Cabling Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068510"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068510.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Data Cabling Framework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068510

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has released an Open Procedure tender for a Data Cabling Framework, focusing on the supply and installation of network equipment. The industry category involves goods within the network equipment sector. Located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently active as a tender, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 4th May 2026, a tender submission deadline on 12th May 2026, and an award period ending on 4th June 2026. The framework agreement aims to include up to three suppliers, with the contract potentially starting on 29th July 2026 and extending over two years, with options for renewal up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data cabling, network infrastructure, and related digital technologies to expand their market presence by partnering with a reputable institution such as Nottingham Trent University. Ideal competitors would include firms capable of delivering structured cabling solutions, undertake maintenance, and demonstrate strong capabilities in meeting sustainability and performance criteria. The procurement value is substantial, at approximately £1,200,000 gross, with a structured framework allowing businesses to vy for ranked supplier positions, offering scope for long-term collaboration and enhanced business credibility.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) intends to award a framework for the supply and/or installation of Data Cabling. NTU is looking to create a ranked framework agreement with no more than three (3) Suppliers. This Data Cabling Framework will be a means for the NTU Estates and Digital Technologies (DT) departments to procure structured cabling and associated services with a contractor in an efficient and compliant way. Across the NTU campuses, buildings comprise of Communications rooms, fibres and structured copper cabling to provide the necessary infrastructure for a modern IT network to function. NTU currently has upwards of 160 Communication rooms, 50,000+ copper data points and 400+ end to end fibres of multi-mode or single-mode type including blown fibre. All this infrastructure needs to be maintained with new additions, moves to existing infrastructure, removal of old/unwanted infrastructure and rectifying faults as they occur. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Network-equipment./3893U2237K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3893U2237K

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035087-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035087-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035087-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3893U2237K
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Network-equipment./3893U2237K
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3893U2237K
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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