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Welsh Translation Service

MOD CORSHAM

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30 Jun 2026 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Corsham has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Welsh Translation Service" project, classified under the administration, defence, and social security services category. This tender sought the translation of English to Welsh and vice versa, with the contract valued at £60,000. The project, situated in Wales, follows a procurement method designated as "Other - SC1a (Standard contracting)." The tendering process concluded on 19th June 2026, with the contract period slated from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2031. MOD Corsham acted as the buyer, and the award was activated on 30th June 2026, confirming Cymen as the supplier.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in translation services, specifically in the English and Welsh languages. The long-term contract period provides a stable engagement that can contribute to the supplier's business growth, particularly by reinforcing relationships within public sector procurements. Businesses with a focus on the linguistic sector in the Welsh region would find this opportunity particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the industry demand and enhances presence within the UK government's contracting ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Translation Service

Notice Description

Translation of English to Welsh and Welsh to English.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e46af8e-1509-4ea8-8100-48a9d0b352d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SC1a (Standard contracting)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOD CORSHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN

Further Information

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