Scope
Reference
UKRI-5418
Description
This requirement covers the trenching works necessary to upgrade the existing optical fibre internet connection to the Boulby Underground Laboratory.
Contract 1. UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes
Supplier
Contract value
- £621,658 excluding VAT
- £745,989.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023, on the grounds of absence of competition due to technical reasons.
Supplier
Amalgamated Construction Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWQM-8847-XRQG
Whaley Road Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1HT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5418 Excavation and Installation of Physically Diverse Fibre Duct Routes
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +44 1793 442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government