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Award of Growing Mid Wales: LoRaWAN Stimulation Project - Business Support / Gwobr Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru: Prosiect Ysgogi LoRaWAN - Cymorth Busnes

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 13:29

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 16:42

Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council focuses on the Growing Mid Wales: LoRaWAN Stimulation Project – Business Support. The project aims to support the adoption and use of LoRaWAN technology by businesses across Ceredigion and Powys. It falls within the category of IT services and business management consultancy. Located in the UKL14 region, the contract was awarded on 17th April 2026, with an active status as of that date. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, and involved both planning and tendering stages, with the contract period set from 11th May 2026 to 11th May 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in LoRaWAN technology, offering a substantial contract value estimated between £100,000 and £120,000. It is ideal for SMEs and businesses involved in IT consultancy and business management services. The tender encourages businesses to explore ways to integrate LoRaWAN-enabled devices into their operations, promoting operational efficiencies and insights through innovative technological solutions. Businesses with technical expertise in implementing these systems are well-positioned to benefit from this project, expanding their market presence in the Welsh region.

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Notice Title

Award of Growing Mid Wales: LoRaWAN Stimulation Project - Business Support / Gwobr Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru: Prosiect Ysgogi LoRaWAN - Cymorth Busnes

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council (on behalf of the Growing Mid Wales Board) is awarding to a suitably qualified contractor to provide Business Support services as part of the GMW LoRaWAN Stimulation Project. The contractor has significant experience and knowledge of LoRaWAN implementation and deployment to stimulate the adoption and use of the technology by businesses across Ceredigion and Powys. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion (ar ran Bwrdd Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru) yn dyfarnu i gontractwr cymwys addas ddarparu gwasanaethau Cymorth Busnes fel rhan o Brosiect Ysgogi LoRaWAN Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru. Mae gan y contractwr brofiad a gwybodaeth sylweddol o weithredu a defnyddio LoRaWAN i ysgogi mabwysiadu a defnyddio'r dechnoleg gan fusnesau ledled Ceredigion a Phowys.

Planning Information

Prior to the publication of this tender, the project team undertook market engagement activities to understand the technical and commercial considerations for supporting businesses in adopting LoRaWAN technologies. This early engagement aimed to ensure that the procurement and associated funding arrangements are feasible, deliverable, and aligned with market capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£119,974 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTUR TEIFI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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