Award

Data Connection Ref: C222/2025/2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), located in Cardiff, recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "Data Connection Ref: C222/2025/2026". The tender, focused on the provision of 10Gb data connection services, falls under the services category with a specific emphasis on data supply as identified by the CPV code 72319000. The procurement resulted in a contract with M247 UK Limited, based in Manchester, for a value of £49,980. The contract was signed on the 1st of December 2025, marking the completion of this phase of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technical services and ICT infrastructure, particularly in high-speed data connectivity solutions. Organisations looking to expand in the public sector could gain from engaging in similar contracts. The presence of three bids indicates a competitive environment, suggesting that businesses with competitive pricing and advanced technical capabilities, similar to those of M247 UK Limited, are well-suited to compete successfully in such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Connection Ref: C222/2025/2026

Notice Description

Provision of 10Gb Data Connection for data supply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160959
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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

CPV Codes

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
ICT Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M247

Further Information

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