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Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme Better Broadband Infill Project

Carmarthenshire County Council

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Planning

09 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has announced plans for the Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme, specifically focusing on the Better Broadband Infill Project. This initiative aims to provide gigabit-capable broadband connections to areas in the Swansea Bay City Region, including Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot, where broadband speeds are currently below 30mbps. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, following a previous tender process that did not yield satisfactory results. Key dates for market engagement sessions are scheduled from 15th to 17th January 2025, allowing for further discussion with potential commercial partners before reissuing the tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in broadband infrastructure to collaborate with the local government in enhancing digital connectivity. Companies with expertise in providing gigabit broadband services and a proven track record of delivering such projects would be well-suited to compete. The planned adjustment of the budget and coverage targets aims to create a more viable and competitive process, ensuring that both residential and business premises in the region benefit from improved broadband access. The engagement sessions offer a platform for businesses to contribute their insights, thereby aligning the project scope with market capabilities and fostering business growth through government partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme Better Broadband Infill Project

Notice Description

The Swansea Bay City Deal's Digital Infrastructure Programme is exploring potential solutions to contract a commercial partner(s) to provide a gigabit capable connection to premises in the Swansea Bay City Region (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot) that currently have poor broadband (<30mbps) and meet the following criteria: White premises - Speed < 30mbps Not in commercial plans as defined by OMR. Not part of Project Gigabit or existing voucher scheme We have recently concluded a tender process for the Better Broadband Infill Project, unfortunately, none of the bids received met the necessary criteria. In light of this, we would like to engage with the market to discuss the opportunity further before reissuing the tender. We are considering increasing the budget allocated for this project while reducing the coverage targets to ensure a more viable and competitive process. This consultation will help align expectations and provide a clearer understanding of the project's scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Swansea Bay City Deal's Digital Infrastructure Programme is exploring potential solutions to contract a commercial partner(s) to provide a gigabit capable connection to premises in the Swansea Bay City Region (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot) that currently have poor broadband (<30mbps) and meet the following criteria: White premises - Speed < 30mbps Not in commercial plans as defined by OMR. Not part of Project Gigabit or existing voucher scheme We have recently concluded a tender process for the Better Broadband Infill Project, unfortunately, none of the bids received met the necessary criteria. In light of this, we would like to engage with the market to discuss the opportunity further before reissuing the tender. We are considering increasing the budget allocated for this project while reducing the coverage targets to ensure a more viable and competitive process. This consultation will help align expectations and provide a clearer understanding of the project's scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147097
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147097
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
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)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497002&idx=2
    20th January 2025 - Site list
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497002&idx=1
    9th January 2025 - Information
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497002
    Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme Better Broadband Infill Project - The Swansea Bay City Deal's Digital Infrastructure Programme is exploring potential solutions to contract a commercial partner(s) to provide a gigabit capable connection to premises in the Swansea Bay City Region (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot) that currently have poor broadband (<30mbps) and meet the following criteria: White premises - Speed < 30mbps Not in commercial plans as defined by OMR. Not part of Project Gigabit or existing voucher scheme We have recently concluded a tender process for the Better Broadband Infill Project, unfortunately, none of the bids received met the necessary criteria. In light of this, we would like to engage with the market to discuss the opportunity further before reissuing the tender. We are considering increasing the budget allocated for this project while reducing the coverage targets to ensure a more viable and competitive process. This consultation will help align expectations and provide a clearer understanding of the project's scope.

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