---
title: "Wide Area Network (WAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a8

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a direct award procurement process for Wide Area Network (WAN) Services, essential for ensuring connectivity between various South Wales Police premises. The buying organisation is recognised as a public authority under the sub-central government classification, with its office located on Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was concluded on 4th August 2026, awarding a contract valued at £570,000 to British Telecommunications Limited. The contract, categorised under the services industry, spans across multiple regions within South Wales, including UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, and will be active from 18th August 2026 to 17th August 2031.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for large telecommunications firms with the capability to provide expansive network services, as it involves maintaining a critical communication infrastructure for public safety. Companies adept in delivering reliable and secure network solutions, especially those that can seamlessly handle regional coverage in multiple UK locales, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct award indicates the necessity for swift continuity and minimal disruption in existing supplies, a condition that may favour suppliers already established within the technical scope of the project.

## Notice

Wide Area Network (WAN) Services between various South Wales Police premises.

### Procurement Information

Continuation of existing supply where technical change would cause delays in public service. Additional supplies in areas with restricted competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073997-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £570,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073997-2026
- 3 Aug 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073042-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073997-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073042-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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