--- title: "Rural Digital Connectivity Support" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138953.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AMBITION NORTH WALES" published: "2024-03-20" --- # Rural Digital Connectivity Support Buyer: AMBITION NORTH WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-138953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-138953.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process for the "Rural Digital Connectivity Support" tender, led by Ambition North Wales, is currently in the award stage. The tender aims to enhance digital infrastructure investment in the region, targeting urban and rural areas within counties like Flintshire and Denbighshire. The contract was signed on 18th March 2024 and involves services related to networks, telecommunications, and IT services. The procurement process is part of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and is expected to be completed in 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications, IT services, and network installations to engage with Ambition North Wales to support community connectivity projects. Businesses offering consulting, software development, and support services in the mentioned industries are well-suited to compete for this tender. The engagement with network operators and funding bodies within the specified counties offers a unique growth opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to regional digital connectivity initiatives. ## Notice Ambition North Wales's Digital Programme is poised to bolster digital infrastructure investment in the region, aligning with the objectives of the North Wales Growth Vision. This investment, inclusive of the North Wales Growth Deal, is designed to empower communities and industries across the economic spectrum by addressing gaps and opportunities in a broad array of telecommunications technologies. Our investment strategy is region-wide, targeting both urban and rural areas to cater to local and regional needs. We acknowledge the importance of non-capital interventions in enhancing connectivity, especially in aiding rural communities to comprehend their connectivity improvement options.In our pursuit to enhance digital connectivity predominantly in rural areas, we are planning to procure a service that will actively engage with communities. This service will identify and clarify funding and technology options, provide guidance on local connectivity issues, and offer support throughout the funding application process. The service will involve personnel delivering pertinent guidance and practical support where appropriate to individuals, communities, and businesses. The service will assist in liaising with network operators and funding bodies on behalf of communities within the counties of Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, and Ynys Mon. Please note that there may be additional scope to include Wrexham see section 2 for details. The work is scheduled to be completed over the course of 2024.This procurement activity is funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138953 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AMBITION NORTH WALES | | Locality | LLANDUDNO JUNCTION | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL31 9RZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Glyn y Marl | | Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ANNOG CYF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 20 Mar 2024 at 11:05 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138953 - 9 Feb 2024 at 15:53 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138953 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=21 10th March 2024 - Eglurhad - Cyfle cyfartal / Clarification - Equal Opportunities - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=20 1st March 2024 - Hysbysiad - newid yn y gyllideb amodol 01.03.2024 / Notice - change in provisional budget. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=19 1st March 2024 - Dogfen ITT Newydd 01.03.2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=18 1st March 2024 - updated ITT 01.03.2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=17 1st March 2024 - updated ITT 01.03.2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=1 9th February 2024 - Invitation to Tender ITT - English / Saesneg - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=2 9th February 2024 - Gwahodiad i Tendro - ITT Cymraeg / Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=3 9th February 2024 - Appendix 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=4 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=5 9th February 2024 - Appendix 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=6 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=7 9th February 2024 - Appendix 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=8 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=9 9th February 2024 - Appendix 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=10 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=11 9th February 2024 - Appendix 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=12 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=13 9th February 2024 - Appendix 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=14 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=15 9th February 2024 - Appendix 7 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB466670&idx=16 9th February 2024 - Atodiad 7 ## Notice URLs - https://ambitionnorth.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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