--- title: "Swansea Bay City Deal - Digital Infrastructure Programme Dark Fibre Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139997" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139997" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139997.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139997.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-15" --- # Swansea Bay City Deal - Digital Infrastructure Programme Dark Fibre Phase 2 Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139997 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139997) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139997.json) ## Summary The Carmarthenshire County Council has initiated a planning stage procurement process for the Swansea Bay City Deal Dark Fibre Phase 2 project. This project aims to establish a new dark fibre network connecting key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. The total contract value is £4,000,000. The procurement involves goods and falls under the general public services industry category. The council is the buying organisation located in Carmarthen, with tender information accessible on their website. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in digital infrastructure services to engage with the public sector. Suppliers capable of designing, building, operating, and maintaining dark fibre networks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's focus on enhancing connectivity to public sector sites in Carmarthenshire presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and telecommunications. Interested parties can participate in market engagement sessions to understand project requirements and contribute to its success. ## Notice SBCD Digital Infrastructure Programme is seeking to procure the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new dark fibre network linking key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. This network will enhance connectivity to the included public sector sites, expanding the footprint of any existing public sector owned dark fibre network as well as providing a wider footprint. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SBCD Digital Infrastructure Programme is seeking to procure the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new dark fibre network linking key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. This network will enhance connectivity to the included public sector sites, expanding the footprint of any existing public sector owned dark fibre network as well as providing a wider footprint. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139997 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1JP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 15 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139997 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=9 9th May 2024 - Draft site list connection requirements - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=8 9th May 2024 - Draft site list site locations UPRN - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=7 9th May 2024 - PPME clarification and responses - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=6 7th May 2024 - Dark Fibre Procurement market engagement presentation - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=5 7th May 2024 - Draft site list - Site locations - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=4 7th May 2024 - Draft site list - Connection requirements - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=3 3rd May 2024 - Clarification and responses - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=1 19th March 2024 - PIN document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470730&idx=2 19th March 2024 - PIN document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR470730 Swansea Bay City Deal - Digital Infrastructure Programme Dark Fibre Phase 2 - SBCD Digital Infrastructure Programme is seeking to procure the design, build, operation and maintenance of a new dark fibre network linking key public sector assets across Carmarthenshire. This network will enhance connectivity to the included public sector sites, expanding the footprint of any existing public sector owned dark fibre network as well as providing a wider footprint. ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139997 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-139997 - https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139997. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139997.json.