UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) (United Kingdom): UKRI-5820 Chilbolton to Dwingeloo 10Gb Netpath Plus Service. ICT & digital.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Telecommunications. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This contract covers the provision of a dedicated, fully managed 10 Gbps committed bandwidth service between Chilbolton (UK) and Dwingeloo (Netherlands). The connectivity will support data transmission requirements for the European LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high‑capacity network performance to facilitate scientific operations and research activities.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 24, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 027080-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 442 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 380 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
JISC Services Limited was awarded the contract for £31,819. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 027080-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to JISC Services Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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