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NPTC - Unified Communications

NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES

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10 Jun 2026 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

NPTC Group of Colleges is seeking bids through a competitive flexible procedure for a procurement titled "NPTC - Unified Communications." This opportunity falls under the services category and involves the supply and installation of telephone network equipment and related services. Located in Neath, United Kingdom, this procurement is part of the tender stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest deadline on 30th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026. The award period concludes on 10th August 2026. The process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and involves selective procurement via a Public Sector Qualification (PSQ) stage followed by a tender. Further details can be accessed on the specified online platform under the reference CA17239.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in telephone network equipment and telecommunications services. Firms that can deliver high-quality, cost-efficient solutions stand to benefit due to the tender's focus on a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particular advantage in competing for this contract, which includes considerations for contract renewals and the integration of innovative system improvements. Given the contract's size, valued at up to £503,999.99, businesses capable of scaling their operations to meet demand in the specified UK regions will find this an attractive venture.

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Notice Title

NPTC - Unified Communications

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot College (T/A NPTC Group of Colleges) would like to p

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: additional innovations in regards to the system

Renewal: Option to take 2x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054509-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32552310 - Digital telephone exchanges

45314100 - Installation of telephone exchanges

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

50334120 - Upgrade services of telephone switching equipment

64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2027 - 12 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-08-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES
Additional Buyers

CPC

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA10 7RF
Post Town
Swansea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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