Swansea Bay City Deal Digital Infrastructure Programme Better Broadband Infill Project

Concepts

• carmarthen
• telecommunications network
• swansea bay city deal digital infrastructure programme better broadband infill project
• project gigabit
• the better broadband infill project
• swansea
• poor broadband
• the swansea bay city region
• the swansea bay city deal’s digital infrastructure programme
• better

Location

South West Wales: Swansea Bay City Region (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot)

Description

The Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme is exploring potential solutions to contract a commercial partner(s) to provide a gigabit capable connection to premises in the Swansea Bay City Region (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot) that currently have poor broadband (<30mbps) and meet the following criteria: White premises - Speed < 30mbps Not in commercial plans as defined by OMR. Not part of Project Gigabit or existing voucher scheme We have recently concluded a tender process for the Better Broadband Infill Project, unfortunately, none of the bids received met the necessary criteria. In light of this, we would like to engage with the market to discuss the opportunity further before reissuing the tender. We are considering increasing the budget allocated for this project while reducing the coverage targets to ensure a more viable and competitive process. This consultation will help align expectations and provide a clearer understanding of the project’s scope.

CPV Codes

• 32412100 - Telecommunications network

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme is a formally constituted partnership between four local authorities - Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire, two regional health boards - Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board and two universities - University of Wales Trinity Saint David & Swansea University. The programme’s aspirations are: Better broadband for everyone... leaving nobody behind. A smart region ready and able to innovate and adopt emerging technology. An inclusive digital landscape that meets everyone's needs. As part of the programmes Rural workstream, the Better Broadband Infill Project will support these aspirations and meet the following objectives: Address poor connectivity in areas where market failure persists in a pragmatic, timely and effective manner to ensure residents and businesses aren’t left behind. Facilitate the market to deliver against their own commercial plans. Accelerate rollout of broadband infrastructure in the Swansea Bay City Region. Complement and support delivery of existing and planned UK and Welsh Government interventions. We are seeking a commercial partner(s) to provide a gigabit capable connection to premises in the Swansea Bay City Region that currently have poor broadband (<30mbps) and meet the following criteria: … We have used multiple datasets from Ofcom, Welsh, and UK Government, to identify the intervention area. Initial analysis has identified 2,363 eligible residential and business premises in both rural and urban locations. See map for an overview of the locations. The coverage targets for this procurement will be discussed during market engagement. This information is subject to change prior to going out to tender. Requirements High level overview of requirements*: New connection must offer affordable broadband packages for residents and businesses. New connection must be available to the premise to request a service for a minimum of 12 years with no ECCs to the resident/business. The network built with the subsidy must be open access to all interested service providers on fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory terms. This shall include both Wholesale Access Products and Wholesale Passive Products. The solution must provide a gigabit capable connection. *This is subject to change. We will refine the specification following market engagement, and we invite suppliers to contribute their ideas to help us shape this project. Additional information … We will be holding market engagement sessions either online or in person on the following dates/times. 15th January 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 16th January 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 17th January 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 If you would like to discuss the opportunity with the team, please email: digital@swanseabaycitydeal.wales. with your preferred date and time, and if you would like to attend in person or online. Please note that slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please indicate all slots that you are able to attend. Venue: Teams / County Hall, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1JP 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=147097. (WA Ref:147097)