Tender

SME Connectivity Assessments

AMBITION NORTH WALES

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Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 14:15

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the tender titled "SME Connectivity Assessments" is being conducted by Ambition North Wales, a regional authority based in Llandudno Junction. The procurement aims to engage businesses in Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, and Ynys Môn to investigate and provide guidance on adopting new connectivity technologies, with a focus on wireless technologies like 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and LoRaWAN. The deadline for submissions is 12th April 2024, and the contract is expected to run until 6th December 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in networks, telecommunications equipment, installation services, and IT services to compete for a contract that focuses on improving digital infrastructure in North Wales. Companies specialised in digital connectivity technologies and services, especially those catering to SMEs, would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, presents a chance for businesses to support the North Wales Growth Vision and contribute to the region's economic development through innovative connectivity solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SME Connectivity Assessments

Notice Description

Ambition North Wales's Digital Programme is aiming to deliver investment in digital infrastructure in the region to support the objectives of the North Wales Growth Vision. Investment, including through the North Wales Growth Deal, will support communities and industries across the economy and will address gaps and opportunities associated with a wide range of telecommunications technologies. Investment will be directed across the region in both urban and rural areas to support local and regional needs. The Programme also recognises a role for non-capital interventions to improve connectivity, particularly in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs)to understand options for improving their connectivity.To achieve the objective of promoting the adoption of new connectivity technologies to SMEs, Ambition North Wales intends to procure a service to engage with businesses to investigate such options. The service will provide guidance on the how adoption may create benefits for the businesses and the implications and requirements the businesses may need to consider in deciding whether to pursue investment.A wide range of digital connectivity technologies are to be included in the scope of the options to be investigated for each business, however it is expected that there will be a focus on wireless technologies such as 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi and low power wireless access networks, such as LoRaWAN. The applications for these technologies are diverse and will vary between businesses and industries. It is expected that areas of particular interest will include.* Internet of Things and Machine to Machine (M2M) communication* Remote monitoring and sensing applications* Automation* Connectivity for personnelThe service will involve personnel delivering expert guidance to individual businesses in the counties of Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, and Ynys Mon. The work is intended to be delivered until 6th December 2024.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139823.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. See ITT and associated documents for further details.(WA Ref:139823)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139823
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139823
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMBITION NORTH WALES
Contact Name
Sara Jones
Contact Email
sarajones@ambitionnorth.wales
Contact Phone
+44 1492806193

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
LL31 9RZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn y Marl
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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