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30 Jun 2026 at 10:06

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10 Jun 2026 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NPTC Group of Colleges is seeking to award a contract for Unified Communications, focusing on telephone network equipment and related services. The buying organisation, located in Neath, UK, falls under the category of public authority within the sub-central government, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. Currently in the tender update stage as of 30th June 2026, the procurement is being managed through a selective competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 1st July 2026, with the contract award period ending on 10th August 2026. The project spans several regions in the UK and is valued at approximately £420,000, with a gross value of £503,999.99 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering telephone network equipment installation, maintenance, and upgrade services. It is well-suited for companies capable of providing both shared and dedicated-business telephone network services. The tender process includes a PME and a PSQ stage, followed by the main tender, accessible via the suppliers.multiquote.com platform. SMEs stand a chance in this process as the contract prioritises quality over price, with a 60% weightage for quality. Additionally, there are prospects for renewal and further innovation, which can be particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand or innovate within the telecommunications sector.

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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/061114-2026
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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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