Scope
Description
Procurement of Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes for Trunk Road Network.
The contract covers the direct purchase of street lighting communication nodes that interface with the existing, Wales wide street lighting communication methodology used across the trunk road network. These nodes enable remote monitoring, control, diagnostics and energy management of street lighting assets.
The procurement is required to maintain system continuity following the end of life status of the existing communication nodes, which are no longer supported by the current manufacturer.
Contract 1. Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes for Trunk Road Network
Supplier
Contract value
- £253,750 excluding VAT
- £304,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 5 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
Contract locations
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The performance risk is low, because the purchased nodes are fully compatible with the existing communication methodology and supplied directly by the original manufacturer.
Residual risks include supply chain lead times and integration windows; these are mitigated through coordinated installation and pre delivery validation.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
• The existing system operates a manufacturer specific communication protocol, and only the original manufacturer can supply nodes that are fully compatible with the established communication methodology deployed across trunk roads in Wales.
• The current nodes in use have reached end of life, meaning replacements and support cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers.
• Introducing a different manufacturer’s nodes would require complete redesign, reconfiguration and testing of the Wales wide lighting communications platform—resulting in disproportionate cost, major operational disruption, and a risk to the delivery of statutory highway lighting functions.
• Therefore, a direct award to the manufacturer is the only viable approach to ensure continuity and safety.
Supplier
Telensa Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYG-4287-CLBT
Iconix 3, London Road, Pampisford
Cambridge
CB22 3EG
United Kingdom
Email: uk.sales@telensa.com
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Replacement Street Lighting Communication Nodes for Trunk Road Network
Contracting authority
Cyngor Gwynedd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCX-9875-MZPQ
Swyddfeydd y Cyngor / Council Offices
Caernarfon
LL55 1SH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aled Broadhurst-Jones
Telephone: +441352782103
Email: aledgwilymjones@nmwtra.org.uk
Website: http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales