Award

Provision of a new Direct Routing Telephone System

GRWP CYNEFIN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 11:10

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Grwp Cynefin involved the tender and subsequent award for the provision of a new direct routing telephone system, intended to encompass support for three years. This tender falls within the telecommunications services industry category, primarily targeting locales in the United Kingdom under Welsh devolved regulations. Initiated with an open competition method, the process concluded with the award to Gradwell Communications Limited, an SME, consolidated under a contract active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The total contract value is £72,792 with gross value reaching £87,350, solidifying the completion phase post-tender status registered on 14th August 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services to expand by providing comprehensive solutions tailored to public sector needs, particularly in regions affected by Welsh devolved regulations. SMEs, especially those with expertise in cost-effective licencing and maintenance solutions paired with quality service delivery, stand to benefit from engaging with Grwp Cynefin's procurement initiatives, as aligned with the open competitions positioned below threshold levels. This tender and award process exemplify accessible opportunities for enterprising firms seeking to align capacity and growth strategies with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of a new Direct Routing Telephone System

Notice Description

Mae Grwp Cynefin ar hyn o bryd yn gwahodd tendrau ar gyfer system ffon llwybro uniongyrchol newydd, gan gynnwys darpariaeth ar gyfer cefnogaeth 3 blynedd. Grwp Cynefin is currently inviting tenders for a new direct routing telephone system, including a provision for 3 year support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,792 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GRWP CYNEFIN
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@grwpcynefin.org
Contact Phone
03001112122

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL54 6LY
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Pen-y-groes
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADWELL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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