---
title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052005"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052005.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052005

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority in Pontypridd, focuses on providing wide area network (WAN) connectivity to stations, offices, and depots. The current stage of the process is in the planning phase, with a planned contract status and a future notice date set for 1st September 2025. The procurement, titled "Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity," falls under the category of services within the region designated as the UKL. The contract period is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029, with an estimated gross value of £3,600,000. The process abides by the legal basis 2023/54 dictated by UK legislation and is intended to cater to above-threshold requirements.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in wide area network services, with specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a substantial financial scope, this procurement offers potential growth for businesses involved in network connectivity and infrastructure, integrating technology with public transport systems. Organisations with expertise in providing robust and scalable network solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those interested in aligning with Welsh devolved regulation parameters. Such involvement could fortify business portfolios, ensuring strategic engagements with public authorities like Transport for Wales.

## Notice

Network connectivity to stations, offices and depots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025558-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| Additional buyers | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025558-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025558-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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