Scope
Description
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to existing and potential providers of UK flagged, UK based subsea fibre optic cable repair and maintenance services
Total value (estimated)
- £7,916,666.67 excluding VAT
- £9,500,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2046
- Possible extension to 31 March 2056
- 30 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 March 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Email: naomi.jones2@dsit.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government