Planning

Fibrespeed Sale Update and Final Call for Expressions of Interest

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, is planning a procurement process titled "Fibrespeed Sale Update and Final Call for Expressions of Interest" under the industry category of telecommunications services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the potential sale of the Fibrespeed network located in North Wales. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by 14:00 on Monday 7th April 2025. The procurement method involves a speculative notice for a future sales process with key deadlines to ensure timely market engagement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Companies with expertise in managing and operating fibre networks will find this procurement particularly attractive. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in telecom services, as well as larger organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the UK, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can provide growth by establishing or enhancing a foothold in the Welsh telecom market, leveraging the strategic importance and existing setup of the Fibrespeed network.

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Notice Title

Fibrespeed Sale Update and Final Call for Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

NOTE - this is not a tender opportunity.In August 2023, the Welsh Government begun the process of market engagement in relation to the proposed disposal of the Fibrespeed network located in North Wales. The Fibrespeed network, is a fibre network owned by the Welsh Government and operated by Fibrespeed Ltd on its behalf. Market engagement has now been completed, and the formal sales process will shortly commence.The purpose of this Speculative Notice (SN) is to provide any interested parties with a final opportunity to express an interest in participating in a sales process for the purchase of the network.The original background and Memorandum of Information relating the network can be found in an earlier SN located here: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=132892 .Please confirm your interest by way of a brief summary, setting out the reasons for your interest to alawat.khan@gov.wales by 14:00 on Monday 07th April 2025. This will be the closing date for all expressions of interest prior to the formal commencement of the sales process. No expressions of interest will be considered after the closing date.Any party who has previously expressed an interest and confirmed that they wish to participate in the proposed sales process does not need to respond to this SN, as they will automatically be added to the list of parties who will receive further information in relation to the sales process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148923
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148923
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Seilwaith Digidol / Digital Infrastructure,
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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