CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Rural Digital Connectivity Support

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

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.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=138953.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Provisional £152,500 Including VAT

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

See ITT and associated documents for further details.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

ITT – RDCS – KR01

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

See additional documents for further details.

(WA Ref:138953)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice