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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 09:01

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a direct award procurement process for Wide Area Network (WAN) Services, essential for ensuring connectivity between various South Wales Police premises. The buying organisation is recognised as a public authority under the sub-central government classification, with its office located on Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was concluded on 4th August 2026, awarding a contract valued at £570,000 to British Telecommunications Limited. The contract, categorised under the services industry, spans across multiple regions within South Wales, including UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, and will be active from 18th August 2026 to 17th August 2031.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for large telecommunications firms with the capability to provide expansive network services, as it involves maintaining a critical communication infrastructure for public safety. Companies adept in delivering reliable and secure network solutions, especially those that can seamlessly handle regional coverage in multiple UK locales, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct award indicates the necessity for swift continuity and minimal disruption in existing supplies, a condition that may favour suppliers already established within the technical scope of the project.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Notice Description

Wide Area Network (WAN) Services between various South Wales Police premises.

Procurement Information

Continuation of existing supply where technical change would cause delays in public service. Additional supplies in areas with restricted competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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