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

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 16:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 16:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council invites tenders for the Growing Mid Wales: LoRaWAN Stimulation Project, a business support service aiming to advance LoRaWAN technology use among businesses in Ceredigion and Powys. The tender, currently in the tender stage, seeks a contractor with expertise in LoRaWAN implementation. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 30 March 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 23 March 2026. This project is classified under services related to business and IT consultancy, with the procurement being conducted via an open competition below the threshold. The contract period is set from 24 April 2026 to 24 April 2028. The procurement is driven by Welsh devolved regulations and aims to enhance business operations through advanced technological integration.

The LoRaWAN Stimulation Project offers growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT services and consultancy, particularly those capable of guiding other enterprises in integrating LoRaWAN sensors and devices into their operations. It is a promising project for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a chance to utilise their expertise in business and management consultancy. This initiative can empower tech-focused firms to expand their market presence, offer innovative solutions, and foster smart technological adoption among regional businesses. Participating entities stand to gain from enriching collaborations and enhanced business efficiencies driven by cutting-edge technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council (on behalf of the Growing Mid Wales Board) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide Business Support services as part of the GMW LoRaWAN Stimulation Project. The contractor must have significant experience and knowledge of LoRaWAN implementation and deployment to stimulate the adoption and use of the technology by businesses across Ceredigion and Powys. The appointed contractor will promote awareness of LoRaWAN during the deployment of gateways across the region and engage directly with businesses to identify opportunities to integrate LoRaWAN-enabled sensors and devices into business operations. The contractor will provide guidance and technical expertise on suitable devices, deployment approaches, and how businesses can gain operational insights and efficiencies from the technology. The estimated value is between PS100,000 and PS120,000 for the full term of the contract. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion (ar ran Bwrdd Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru) yn ceisio penodi contractwr cymwys addas i ddarparu gwasanaethau Cymorth Busnes fel rhan o Brosiect Ysgogi LoRaWAN Canolbarth Cymru. Rhaid i'r contractwr feddu ar brofiad a gwybodaeth sylweddol o weithredu a defnyddio LoRaWAN er mwyn ysgogi mabwysiadu a defnyddio'r dechnoleg gan fusnesau ledled Ceredigion a Phowys. Bydd y contractwr a benodir yn hyrwyddo ymwybyddiaeth o LoRaWAN yn ystod y broses o ddefnyddio pyrth ledled y rhanbarth ac yn ymgysylltu'n uniongyrchol a busnesau i nodi cyfleoedd i integreiddio synwyryddion a dyfeisiau sy'n galluogi LoRaWAN i weithrediadau busnes. Bydd y contractwr yn darparu canllawiau ac arbenigedd technegol ar ddyfeisiau addas, dulliau defnyddio, a sut y gall busnesau gael mewnwelediadau gweithredol ac effeithlonrwydd o'r dechnoleg. Mae'r gwerth amcangyfrifedig rhwng PS100,000 a PS120,000 ar gyfer tymor llawn y contract. Sylwch fod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyfystyr a chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris disgwyliedig y contract. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno cynnig cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020618-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
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
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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