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NMWTRA Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes 2026

CYNGOR GWYNEDD

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:55

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cyngor Gwynedd pertains to the acquisition of replacement street lighting communication nodes for the trunk road network in Wales. This tender, titled "NMWTRA Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes 2026," falls within the industry category of street-lighting equipment and is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method is a direct award due to technical specificity, ensuring compatibility with the established communication protocol. The award was signed on 24th February 2026, for delivery within the region UKL13 in the United Kingdom, with a contract value gross amounting to £304,500, effective from 24th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in street-lighting equipment, particularly those capable of providing manufacturer-specific solutions. Given the direct procurement method employed, suppliers with the capacity to deliver technically compatible goods, such as small and medium-sized enterprises that align closely with existing protocols, will have the advantage. Companies like Telensa Limited, already identified as the supplier in this process, exemplify the type of business well-suited to leverage such contracts to expand their operations across Wales' trunk road network, ensuring continuity and safety in infrastructure efficiency.

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Notice Title

NMWTRA Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes 2026

Notice Description

Procurement of Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes for Trunk Road Network. The contract covers the direct purchase of street lighting communication nodes that interface with the existing, Wales wide street lighting communication methodology used across the trunk road network. These nodes enable remote monitoring, control, diagnostics and energy management of street lighting assets. The procurement is required to maintain system continuity following the end of life status of the existing communication nodes, which are no longer supported by the current manufacturer.

Procurement Information

* The existing system operates a manufacturer specific communication protocol, and only the original manufacturer can supply nodes that are fully compatible with the established communication methodology deployed across trunk roads in Wales. * The current nodes in use have reached end of life, meaning replacements and support cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers. * Introducing a different manufacturer's nodes would require complete redesign, reconfiguration and testing of the Wales wide lighting communications platform--resulting in disproportionate cost, major operational disruption, and a risk to the delivery of statutory highway lighting functions. * Therefore, a direct award to the manufacturer is the only viable approach to ensure continuity and safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064eba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016342-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£253,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1SH
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
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELENSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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