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title: "Installation and Supply of Structured Cabling with Maintenance and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Installation and Supply of Structured Cabling with Maintenance and Support

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1a

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the "Installation and Supply of Structured Cabling with Maintenance and Support". The objective is to engage with the market before formally procuring services for cabling installation, maintenance, and support across a diverse property portfolio that includes corporate buildings, schools, and operational locations throughout the UKL16 region. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 15 June 2026, and the Council seeks input on delivery models and innovations. The formal procurement, expected to begin after the pre-market engagement phase, will cover planned and reactive works and necessitates compliance with industry standards. The contract, valued at an estimated £2,000,000 (gross total £2,400,000), is also suitable for SMEs and has a contract period from 14 October 2026 to 13 October 2031, with a potential extension up to 2036.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in network cabling, building installation work, and telecommunications maintenance services. Companies with a strong track record in handling structured cabling in public sector environments, particularly those capable of managing installations in schools and operational environments, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement process seeks innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, asset management, and service resilience, making it an attractive prospect for businesses that leverage cutting-edge technology and methodologies in their service delivery. Additionally, firms offering competitive pricing models could gain a significant advantage in securing this contract with Caerphilly County Borough Council.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council ("the Council") is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a future procurement for the installation, maintenance, and support of structured cabling infrastructure across its estate. The Council operates a large and diverse property portfolio including: Corporate buildings Schools and education sites Operational and service delivery locations The existing contract is due to expire, and the Council is seeking to better understand current market capability, delivery models, and innovations prior to commencing a formal procurement exercise. The Council is seeking a contractor to provide: Installation of structured cabling (Cat6a, fibre, and associated infrastructure) Maintenance and support of existing cabling systems Moves, adds, and changes (MACs) Supply and installation of associated equipment (e.g. cabinets, patch panels) Troubleshooting and fault resolution Surveying, design, and recommendations The requirement will cover multiple sites across the borough and includes both: Planned works Reactive / urgent works The Council expects: Compliance with relevant industry standards Minimal disruption to operational environments (including critical sites) Scalable service delivery across a varied estate

### Planning Information

Please can all expressions of interest be sent to thomaj11@caerphilly.gov.uk by COP on Monday 15 June 2026 and respond to the following questions:
1. Delivery Model & Capacity
How does your organisation typically structure delivery for contracts of this scale and geographic spread?
What resource model do you operate (in-house vs subcontracting), and how do you ensure service resilience?
2. Technical Capability
What experience do you have delivering structured cabling (Cat6a, fibre, etc.) in multi-site public sector environments?
How do you ensure compliance with relevant cabling standards and testing requirements?
3. Service Levels
What response and resolution times would you typically propose for:
Critical faults
Planned works
How do you manage high-priority works and escalation?
4. Asset Management & Quality
How do you ensure:
Accurate labelling and documentation
Quality assurance and testing
Ongoing visibility of installed infrastructure
5. Working Environment & Risk
What experience do you have working in:
Schools / education settings
Live operational or critical environments
How do you minimise disruption and manage health & safety risks?
6. Innovation & Best Practice
What innovations, tools, or approaches could improve:
Efficiency of installations
Asset tracking / reporting
Long-term infrastructure management
7. Commercial Approach
What pricing models are typically used (e.g. schedule of rates, fixed price, hybrid)?
Are there any cost drivers or risks the Council should consider when developing its approach?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051303-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051303-2026
  1st June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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