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Growing Mid Wales - Mobile Coverage and Capacity Project / Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru - Prosiect Cwmpas a Chapasiti Symudol

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Sep 2026 at 11:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Sep 2026 at 13:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 Sep 2026 at 12:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ceredigion County Council is developing a mobile coverage and capacity project for identified areas across Mid Wales. The work is intended to improve mobile network coverage and network capacity, using telecommunications services and specialist telecommunications consultancy. Potential delivery approaches may include enhancing existing infrastructure and developing new sites, depending on local requirements. The project is relevant to mobile network operators, neutral-host providers, telecommunications infrastructure companies, network design specialists and consultants able to assess coverage, capacity and infrastructure options. Ceredigion County Council is the buying organisation, with delivery focused on Mid Wales. The procurement is classed as a service contract and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This procurement is at the planning stage. The council intends to use an above-threshold open procedure for one planned lot. The estimated value is £1.00 excluding VAT and £1.20 including VAT. The expected contract period is from 15 February 2027 to 15 February 2030. The council expects the next procurement notice to be published on 12 October 2026; this is an indicative publication date, not a tender deadline. Preliminary market engagement took place from September to November 2024 and from February to April 2026. That engagement informed the developing requirements, delivery approach and procurement strategy. Market feedback indicated interest in the project and suggested that improving existing infrastructure could be more proportionate and sustainable than creating entirely new sites in some locations.

The project is likely to suit suppliers with practical experience of improving mobile network coverage and capacity across geographically dispersed areas. Relevant capability may include mobile network planning, radio and coverage analysis, infrastructure design, site development, telecommunications consultancy, deployment and operation of mobile networks, and the assessment or upgrade of existing infrastructure. Neutral-host providers and infrastructure suppliers may be well placed where shared or alternative delivery models are considered. Mobile network operators with knowledge of local coverage constraints could also be relevant. The council’s engagement involved these types of market participants and identified several possible delivery approaches. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are expressly considered suitable, so specialist firms may prepare to participate alongside larger telecommunications providers when the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Growing Mid Wales - Mobile Coverage and Capacity Project / Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru - Prosiect Cwmpas a Chapasiti Symudol

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is developing the Growing Mid Wales Mobile Coverage and Capacity Project, aimed at improving mobile network coverage and capacity across identified areas of Mid Wales. Previous market engagement has informed the Authority's understanding of potential delivery approaches and procurement considerations. Further information is provided within this notice. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn datblygu Prosiect Cwmpas a Chapasiti Symudol Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru, gyda'r nod o wella cwmpas a chapasiti rhwydweithiau symudol ar draws ardaloedd a nodwyd yng Nghanolbarth Cymru. Mae ymgysylltu blaenorol a'r farchnad wedi llywio dealltwriaeth yr Awdurdod o ddulliau cyflawni posibl ac ystyriaethau caffael. Ceir rhagor o wybodaeth o fewn yr hysbysiad hwn.

Planning Information

Ceredigion County Council undertook two periods of preliminary market engagement in relation to the proposed Mobile Coverage and Capacity Project. The first phase took place between September 2024 and November 2024, followed by a second phase between February 2026 and April 2026. The engagement was undertaken to inform the Authority's requirements, delivery approach and procurement strategy. No supplier was selected, shortlisted or provided with any commitment regarding a future procurement opportunity as a result of participating. Feedback received from mobile network operators, neutral-host providers and telecommunications infrastructure suppliers indicated market interest in the project and highlighted a range of potential delivery approaches. Responses suggested that, in some locations, enhancing existing infrastructure may provide a more proportionate and sustainable solution than developing entirely new sites. The outcomes of both engagement phases have informed the Authority's developing approach; however, they have not determined the final specification, procurement procedure, award criteria or any future supplier. All eligible organisations will be able to participate in any future procurement. Relevant non-confidential information and key findings from the market engagement activities will be shared with all prospective tenderers through the procurement documentation to ensure a fair, transparent and competitive process. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion wedi cynnal dau gyfnod o ymgysylltu rhagarweiniol â'r farchnad mewn perthynas â'r Prosiect Arfaethedig ar gyfer Cwmpas a Chapasiti Symudol. Cynhaliwyd y cyfnod cyntaf rhwng mis Medi 2024 a mis Tachwedd 2024, ac yna ail gyfnod rhwng mis Chwefror 2026 a mis Ebrill 2026. Cynhaliwyd yr ymgysylltu er mwyn llywio gofynion yr Awdurdod, y dull cyflawni a'r strategaeth gaffael. Ni chafodd unrhyw gyflenwr ei ddewis, ei roi ar restr fer na’i sicrhau unrhyw ymrwymiad ynghylch unrhyw gyfle caffael yn y dyfodol o ganlyniad i gymryd rhan yn yr ymgysylltu. Dangosodd yr adborth a gafwyd gan weithredwyr rhwydweithiau symudol, darparwyr seilwaith niwtral a chyflenwyr seilwaith telathrebu fod diddordeb yn y farchnad yn y prosiect, a thynnodd sylw at amrywiaeth o ddulliau cyflawni posibl. Awgrymodd yr ymatebion y gallai gwella’r seilwaith presennol, mewn rhai lleoliadau, ddarparu ateb mwy cymesur a chynaliadwy na datblygu safleoedd newydd yn llwyr. Mae canfyddiadau'r ddau gyfnod ymgysylltu wedi llywio dull gweithredu datblygol yr Awdurdod; fodd bynnag, nid ydynt wedi pennu'r fanyleb derfynol, y weithdrefn gaffael, y meini prawf dyfarnu nac unrhyw gyflenwr yn y dyfodol. Bydd pob sefydliad cymwys yn gallu cymryd rhan mewn unrhyw broses gaffael yn y dyfodol. Bydd gwybodaeth berthnasol nad yw’n gyfrinachol a phrif ganfyddiadau’r gweithgareddau ymgysylltu â’r farchnad yn cael eu rhannu â phob darpar dendrwr drwy'r dogfennau caffael er mwyn sicrhau proses deg, dryloyw a chystadleuol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f90e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087224-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Postcode Area
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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