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Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA) 3

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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04 Sep 2026 at 12:34

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16 Jun 2026 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Welsh Government is preparing to procure a service integrator for PSBA 3.0, a national broadband and digital connectivity service for more than 120 public sector organisations and almost 5,000 sites across Wales. The scope includes a resilient wide area network, 24-hour service desk, engineering and service teams, network upgrades, cloud connectivity, secure roaming, school web filtering, direct internet access, firewalls, consultancy, strategic infrastructure advice and internet peering. The integrator will aggregate services from multiple communications providers, maintain continuity during transition from the current service and support future technology change. The work is a managed telecommunications and IT services contract supporting health, education, emergency services and government operations throughout Wales.

This procurement is at planning and market-engagement stage; it is an intention to procure, not an invitation to tender. The planned approach includes an initial tender response phase followed by assessment, dialogue, further tender packs, optional negotiation, final evaluation and approvals. The buyer’s current expectation is for the procurement to launch on 27 October 2026, with market-engagement responses due by 26 October 2026 and a further planned procurement notice expected during the week commencing 7 September 2026. One lot is planned. The estimated value is £700 million excluding VAT, or £840 million including VAT. The intended contract period is 3 October 2027 to 3 October 2033, with renewal provision allowing an end date up to 3 October 2042. The prospectus sets out the proposed commercial principles and procurement strategy.

This will suit major telecommunications, network and IT service integrators able to design, operate and continuously modernise secure national connectivity across a large, distributed public-sector estate. Relevant capability includes managed WAN using MPLS, SD-WAN, Ethernet, internet and mobile data; resilient network architecture; cloud connectivity; cyber security, firewalls and web filtering; service desks; engineering; consultancy; service integration; and procurement or management of multiple communications providers. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate scalable, always-on service delivery, transition and continuity planning, innovation, value for money and support for future technology change. The buyer expects accreditations and other requirements to be in place before suppliers can access the tender data room; these will be set out in the planned procurement notice. Market engagement includes written responses and possible one-to-one meetings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA) 3

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is preparing to procure a service integrator to deliver the next generation Public Sector Broadband Aggregation service, PSBA 3.0, which will provide a modern, secure, resilient, and futureproof national network covering over 120 public sector organisations and almost 5,000 sites across Wales. PSBA 3.0 represents one of the largest and most strategic service integrator opportunities in the UK public sector, offering a long-term anchor contract, significant opportunity for innovation, and the ability to shape critical digital infrastructure that underpins health, education, emergency services, and government operations across Wales. The vision for PSBA 3.0 is to ensure a secure and resilient national connectivity service with an "evergreen" design approach - meaning the underlying technology, security controls and service capabilities will be continuously refreshed and evolve over the life of the contract to meet the changing needs of the Welsh public sector in terms of performance and cost. To support this stage of the market engagement, a PSBA 3.0 Prospectus has been produced to provide further details on aspects including the scope, current services, procurement approach commercial principles, delivery expectations and opportunities that suppliers may wish to consider prior to the formal competitive process. It also provides information on the opportunity for 1-2-1 engagement meetings, and the requirements bidders will need to meet to gain access to the data room during the tender process. The PSBA 3.0 Market Engagement Prospectus is available to download through the Welsh Government's ETender Platform: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml Registration is free to any new suppliers. The prospectus is available within PQQ_33851 Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA 3.0) The current PSBA service provides a core Welsh Government funded component comprising: * A core Wide Area Network (WAN); * The 24hrx7days a week x365 days a year service desk; * Engineering teams; * Service teams; * A rolling programme of network upgrades and improvement that keep pace with the exponential rise in public sector demand for connectivity services; * Individual contracts for a call-off catalogue of services available to PSBA users; * An 'E-sports' facility; * Cloud connectivity; and * An integrator function for the public sector in Wales, which includes the purchasing of: * Fully-managed WAN services using any combination of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software Defined (SD) WAN, Ethernet, Internet, Mobile Data or more from a range of communications providers; * Secure roaming services to connect people on the move; * Resilient web filtering services for schools to determine if content should be blocked; * Direct internet services with high-capacity network connectivity; * Robust firewalls and other security services; * Consultancy and strategic advice to support network and associated infrastructure projects; and * Peering capability enabling the connection of internet networks and traffic exchange. The service provision is complex as it needs to aggregate purchased services from different providers Procurement Scope * Provide scalable and flexible always on, resilient and robust connectivity services and efficient service management to Recipient Organisations * Provide a dynamic service to deliver best value to the public sector in Wales * Exploit existing investment in the PSBA network unless and until there is a business case for change; * Maintain network services that support the increased sharing of information, collaboration and integration of services across public sector organisations; * Ensure resilient network services for the public sector during transition from the current PSBA service to PSBA's successor(s); * Provide a network service that facilitates Welsh Government in driving growth, delivering jobs and developing wealth (now to include social value and move to digital delivery of services for best user experience); and * Provide an ICT infrastructure platform capable of supporting future technology evolution in the supply and demand of services to public sector organisations. for further information/register interest please contact PSBA3@gov.wales

Planning Information

Please follow instructions in the PSBA 3.0 Prospectus. This will explain the approach for written responses and the potential for 1-2-1 meetings. Following this engagement, we will review all feedback received and consider how it may inform the refinement of our requirements and procurement strategy. We recognise that further refinement may also occur during any future dialogue phase, as solutions develop and proposals are shaped in collaboration with bidders. We appreciate your time and input and look forward to hearing your views. The PSBA 3.0 Market Engagement Prospectus is available to download through the Welsh Government's ETender Platform: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml Registration is free to any new suppliers. The prospectus is available within PQQ_33851 Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA 3.0)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083870-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

45310000 - Electrical installation work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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